How to Use the Howspace MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Howspace MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http howspace-mcp -- in your terminal to connect the Howspace server. Make sure to put all transport flags before the server name.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to script Howspace workspace creation?

Yes, you can command Claude Code to run createworkspace inside a shell script, allowing you to automate Howspace cohort provisioning based on external terminal triggers.

Q: Can I pipe the output of listparticipants from Claude Code to other CLI tools?

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to run listparticipants and format the Howspace roster as raw JSON, which you can pipe to jq.

Run headless Howspace administration, automate cohort setups, and pipe workspace data directly from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Pipe Howspace data through your terminal

The `list_workspaces` tool lets you query your active Howspace rooms directly from your terminal using Claude Code. You can run administrative tasks without a GUI and pipe the Howspace JSON output directly into grep or jq using Claude Code. If you need details on a specific Howspace room, pass the ID to `get_workspace` inside Claude Code. The Claude Code terminal-only agent spits out the raw Howspace metadata, making it easy to feed into your custom bash scripts.

Trigger headless workspace setups in CI/CD

The `create_workspace` tool lets you build fresh Howspace learning environments directly from your command line using Claude Code. Automate your organizational development workflows during routine deployments by running Claude Code headless to manage Howspace. The CLI agent links these Howspace rooms to your broader initiatives by calling `list_campaigns` inside Claude Code. Claude Code runs entirely headless, making it perfect for cron jobs that manage your company's Howspace training schedule.

Bulk enroll users with this CLI MCP Server

The `add_participant` tool lets Claude Code run bulk enrollments from raw CSV files in your terminal to populate your Howspace workspaces. Stop clicking through invites when you can command Claude Code to handle the Howspace imports. To verify the import, Claude Code runs `list_participants` and outputs a clean markdown table of your active Howspace cohort. You get instant verification of your Howspace roster right in your Claude Code shell session.

Setup guide

Set up Howspace MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see howspace-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Howspace transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Howspace tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http howspace-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Howspace MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howspace-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Howspace MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http howspace-mcp -- ` in your terminal to connect the Howspace server. Make sure to put all transport flags before the server name.

Yes, you can command Claude Code to run `create_workspace` inside a shell script, allowing you to automate Howspace cohort provisioning based on external terminal triggers.

Claude Code authenticates with Howspace via Vinkius using a secure HTTP transport token. The terminal client runs `get_me` to validate your Howspace session upon connection.

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to run `list_participants` and format the Howspace roster as raw JSON, which you can pipe to jq.

All Howspace participant emails and workspace details are processed in memory through the MCP Server sandbox in Claude Code. No sensitive Howspace workspace data is stored in your local terminal history or `~/.claude.json`.

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