How to Use the Indiegogo Crowdfunding API MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for projects using the Indiegogo Crowdfunding API in Claude Desktop?

Open your chat and ask for a search query. The server uses searchindiegogocampaigns to fetch live data directly into your conversation.

Q: Which categories can I browse?

Use listindiegogocategories to pull the full taxonomy of project types. This helps you narrow your research to specific industries.

Audit crowdfunding trends directly in Claude Desktop with live Indiegogo data.

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Setup Indiegogo Crowdfunding API with Claude Desktop

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Search and filter campaigns

Use `search_indiegogo_campaigns` to find active projects based on your specific criteria. Stop guessing which hardware or software trends are gaining traction. Your AI client processes these results instantly, giving you a clear list of projects that meet your metrics. You get the raw data you need to decide if a campaign is worth your time.

Pull granular campaign details

Get deep insight into any project by running `get_campaign_details` with a specific ID. You see the exact funding status and metadata without wading through marketing fluff. This MCP Server feeds the numbers straight into your chat. You decide if the project is viable based on hard stats rather than hype.

Verify service health

Run `check_api_status` to ensure the Indiegogo Crowdfunding API is responding before you start your analysis. You won't waste time on stalled connections. This keeps your workflow moving in Claude Desktop. If the service is up, you get your data immediately.

Setup guide

Set up Indiegogo Crowdfunding API MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Indiegogo Crowdfunding API MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Indiegogo Crowdfunding API MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under indiegogo-crowdfunding-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "indiegogo-crowdfunding-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Indiegogo Crowdfunding API MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and ask for a search query. The server uses `search_indiegogo_campaigns` to fetch live data directly into your conversation.

Yes. The tools provide direct access to current campaign snapshots, allowing for immediate analysis of funding velocity.

It does. Add the server command to your config file, restart the app, and you can trigger the tools via the hammer icon.

Your queries only touch public-facing campaign identifiers and metadata. No private user account info or payment details are ever accessed or stored.

Use `list_indiegogo_categories` to pull the full taxonomy of project types. This helps you narrow your research to specific industries.

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