JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server for Claude Code 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add JSONCargo Maritime 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add jsoncargo-maritime --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and vessel auditing workflow with JSONCargo Maritime, the comprehensive source for real-time shipping data. By connecting JSONCargo to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for vessels, audit current voyage statuses, and retrieve detailed port metadata without you ever touching a maritime portal. Whether you are conducting supply chain research or monitoring regional trade constraints, your agent acts as a real-time maritime consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
Claude Code registers JSONCargo Maritime as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 4 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where JSONCargo Maritime data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Vessel Auditing — Search for thousands of maritime vessels by name or IMO number and retrieve detailed metadata, including flags and types.
- Voyage Oversight — Audit the current status and position of vessels to understand the temporal distribution of maritime logistics instantly.
- Port Discovery — Browse global ports and their location codes (LOCODEs) to maintain strict organizational control over trade routes.
- Logistics Intelligence — Retrieve unique vessel identifiers to assist in deep-dive supply chain classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
The JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server exposes 4 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 JSONCargo Maritime to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime
Ask Claude: "Using JSONCargo Maritime, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime 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
JSONCargo Maritime + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed JSONCargo Maritime tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query JSONCargo Maritime nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe JSONCargo Maritime outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query JSONCargo Maritime status endpoints and alert on anomalies
JSONCargo Maritime MCP Tools for Claude Code (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect JSONCargo Maritime to Claude Code via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the JSONCargo service is operational
get_current_voyage_details
Get full metadata for the current voyage of a specific vessel ID
list_maritime_ports
List global ports registered in the JSONCargo database
search_maritime_vessels
Search for maritime vessels by name or IMO number
Example Prompts for JSONCargo Maritime in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with JSONCargo Maritime immediately.
"Search for vessel 'Ever Given' using JSONCargo."
"What is the current voyage status for vessel ID 'VES-123'?"
"List all maritime ports in 'Netherlands'."
Troubleshooting JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting JSONCargo Maritime to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
JSONCargo Maritime + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime with your favorite client
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Connect JSONCargo Maritime to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.