How to Use the Hunter MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I run Hunter commands in Claude Code?

You connect the server using the claude mcp add command. Once added, you can ask Claude Code to perform any of the 12 tools via your terminal.

Q: Is there a way to list saved leads using Claude Code?

Use the listsavedleads tool. Claude Code will output the list directly to your terminal window or save it to a file.

Use Claude Code to run Hunter lookups from your terminal, perfect for CI/CD pipelines and automated lead generation.

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Automate prospect lookups via CLI

You can pipe terminal output directly into the Hunter tools for your scripts. Claude Code uses `find_person_email` to resolve names from your internal databases. It runs headlessly, meaning you can trigger it from a cron job or a shell script. You get the raw JSON back for your pipeline.

Build deliverability checks into CI

Add a verification step to your automation by calling `verify_email_address` before pushing data to your marketing stack. Claude Code checks the deliverability status in real-time. If the tool reports an invalid email, your script can abort the process. This keeps your domain reputation clean.

Manage lead quotas from your shell

You don't need a browser to check your limits. Use `get_account_usage` to verify your remaining credits before running a large script. Claude Code reports your current usage directly to your terminal. It's the fastest way to manage your Hunter consumption during bulk tasks.

Setup guide

Set up Hunter 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 hunter-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http hunter-alternative-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 Hunter 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": {
    "hunter-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hunter MCP in Claude Code

You connect the server using the `claude mcp add` command. Once added, you can ask Claude Code to perform any of the 12 tools via your terminal.

You can. Since Claude Code runs headlessly, it can trigger lead lookups as part of your deployment or data processing pipeline.

Use the `list_saved_leads` tool. Claude Code will output the list directly to your terminal window or save it to a file.

Claude Code captures the error response from the Hunter API. You can see the specific reason for a failure, such as a rate limit or invalid domain, in the terminal logs.

The server stores your key in your local config file. Claude Code uses this key to authenticate requests without exposing it to third parties.

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