How to Use the IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) MCP in Claude Code

Connect Claude Code to IoTeX for headless blockchain automation. Perfect for CI/CD pipelines and terminal-based workflows.

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Connect IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) MCP to Claude Code

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Setup IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) with Claude Code

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Headless chain queries via Claude Code

Run your blockchain audits directly from the terminal. Claude Code uses `get_block_by_height` to scan the ledger without needing a browser. This is built for automation. Pipe the output of these tools into your shell scripts to monitor chain health or verify transaction confirmations in real-time.

Automated ledger monitoring

Claude Code can poll the chain for you. By using `get_recent_actions` in a loop, it captures specific transaction patterns as they happen. It works in any headless environment. You get the data you need for your logs without the overhead of maintaining a local full node.

Production-ready data access

Need to check token distribution for a report? Claude Code uses `get_token_holders` to fetch the data and formats it for your terminal. It keeps your workflow in the command line. You get the exact metrics required for your infrastructure review without leaving your shell session.

Setup guide

Set up IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) 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 iotex-iotex-block-explorer-api-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http iotex-iotex-block-explorer-api-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 IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) 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": {
    "iotex-iotex-block-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about IoTeX (IoTeX Block Explorer API) MCP in Claude Code

Run the command 'claude mcp add' followed by the server details. Claude Code will then have access to all eight blockchain tools.

Yes, it supports standard transport protocols. You can mount your configuration and use the tools inside your containerized CI environment.

Definitely. You can chain these tools in your scripts to automate complex data retrieval tasks that would otherwise take hours.

Authentication is handled through an endpoint token. You pass this to the MCP Server configuration, ensuring authorized access only.

The server only reads public blockchain records like transaction hashes and block heights. No sensitive local configuration or private keys are ever exposed.

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