How to Use the Inform Direct MCP in Claude Code

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

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http inform-direct-mcp -- in your terminal. All transport flags must precede the server name, and you can verify the connection with claude mcp list.

Q: How do I check if the Inform Direct connection is active in Claude Code?

You can run checkinformdirectstatus directly from your terminal session. This tool verifies API connectivity and returns a status response, ensuring your CLI environment is ready for operation.

Q: Does running removecompany in Claude Code delete the company from Companies House?

No, calling removecompany only removes the record from your Inform Direct dashboard. Your official registration and status at Companies House remain completely untouched.

Manage UK corporate filings and statutory records directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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The `list_companies` tool fetches your entire corporate portfolio directly into your shell. You can pipe this JSON output to local scripts or use Claude Code to filter and parse active businesses. For specific entities, the agent runs `get_company` to extract registration numbers and filing histories. This lets you inspect corporate structures without opening a browser.

Automate statutory updates via MCP Server commands

The `list_filings` tool displays the complete filing history and pending submissions for any company. Claude Code uses this to script cron jobs or trigger alerts when a filing deadline is approaching. The agent also calls `get_filing_status` to monitor compliance windows. This ensures your automated shell scripts always have accurate, real-time deadline data.

Manage board and shareholder data from the CLI

The `list_directors` tool retrieves current officer details and outputs them directly to your terminal. Claude Code can format this data, compare it to local CSV files, and flag any changes. To verify equity distribution, the agent runs `list_shareholders` in the same session. This allows for rapid, terminal-driven audits of company structures.

Setup guide

Set up Inform Direct 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 inform-direct-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http inform-direct-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 Inform Direct 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": {
    "inform-direct-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Inform Direct MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http inform-direct-mcp -- ` in your terminal. All transport flags must precede the server name, and you can verify the connection with `claude mcp list`.

Yes, you can pipe a list of companies to Claude Code and have it run `add_company` sequentially. This is ideal for bulk onboarding into your Inform Direct dashboard.

You can run `check_informdirect_status` directly from your terminal session. This tool verifies API connectivity and returns a status response, ensuring your CLI environment is ready for operation.

No, calling `remove_company` only removes the record from your Inform Direct dashboard. Your official registration and status at Companies House remain completely untouched.

All API calls and company filing data pass through an ephemeral, zero-trust V8 sandbox. Your credentials and statutory records are never cached, ensuring strict compliance with UK data security standards.

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