Hunter MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Hunter as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add hunter --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Hunter MCP Server
Connect Hunter.io to your AI agent and power your lead generation with verified email discovery and enrichment.
Claude Code registers Hunter as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Hunter data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Domain Search — Find all professional email addresses associated with any company domain.
- Email Finder — Locate a specific person's email using their name and company domain.
- Email Verification — Verify if an email address is valid, deliverable, and safe to send to.
- Lead Lists — Create and manage lead lists with verified contacts for outreach campaigns.
The Hunter MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Hunter to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Hunter MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Hunter
Ask Claude: "Using Hunter, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Hunter MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Hunter through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Hunter tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Hunter + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Hunter MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Hunter tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Hunter nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Hunter outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Hunter status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Hunter MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Hunter to Claude Code via MCP:
domain_search
Search emails by domain
email_count
Count emails for domain
email_finder
Find specific email
email_verifier
Verify email address
get_account
Get account info
get_campaign
Get campaign details
list_campaigns
List campaigns
list_lead_lists
List lead lists
list_leads
List saved leads
list_recipients
List campaign recipients
Example Prompts for Hunter in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Hunter immediately.
"Find all email addresses at stripe.com."
"Find the email for Sarah Johnson at Acme Corp."
"Verify if contact@oldstartup.io is still valid."
Troubleshooting Hunter MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Hunter to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Hunter + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hunter MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Hunter with your favorite client
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Connect Hunter to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.