How to Use the Kavak MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the Kavak MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command with the HTTP transport flags to register the server. Claude Code will immediately expose all 14 vehicle tools to your terminal sessions.

Q: Can I search for specific car models using Kavak in Claude Code?

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to list manufacturers using listmakes and models using listmodels. The CLI tool outputs the results as clean text blocks that you can easily filter.

Q: How do I check the mechanical health of a Kavak vehicle using Claude Code?

Ask Claude Code to run getvehicleinspection for a specific vehicle ID. The tool outputs the 240-point mechanical report directly into your terminal window.

Q: Can I automate reservation tracking with Claude Code?

Yes, you can script Claude Code to run listreservations on a cron job. The tool checks your active holds and can trigger alerts if a reservation is nearing expiration.

Query inspections, estimate trade-ins, and reserve vehicles from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Script vehicle queries directly from Claude Code

Claude Code integrates `search_vehicles` directly into your terminal workflow. You can pipe inventory searches into grep or redirect the output to local text files to build quick vehicle lists without leaving your shell. When you need raw details, the CLI tool calls `get_vehicle` to output full specifications. This lets you inspect mechanical data, pricing, and mileage metrics directly inside your terminal session.

Run terminal-based market valuations

Evaluate trade-ins rapidly by running `estimate_trade_in` through Claude Code. You pass the vehicle parameters as terminal arguments, and the tool returns a precise valuation based on current Mexican market data. The CLI tool queries `get_market_pricing` to fetch competitive intelligence for any model. This allows you to check average selling prices and inventory distribution across different regions from a single command line.

Execute reservations and schedule test drives via CLI

Lock high-demand vehicles immediately by executing `create_reservation` through Claude Code. This command submits your details to take the vehicle off the market, returning a reservation ID that you can pipe into other automated scripts. Coordinate logistics by calling `list_locations` to find nearby hubs. You can then run `schedule_test_drive` to book a home test drive, managing the entire scheduling pipeline with simple terminal commands.

Setup guide

Set up Kavak 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 kavak-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http kavak-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 Kavak 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": {
    "kavak-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Kavak MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command with the HTTP transport flags to register the server. Claude Code will immediately expose all 14 vehicle tools to your terminal sessions.

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to list manufacturers using `list_makes` and models using `list_models`. The CLI tool outputs the results as clean text blocks that you can easily filter.

Ask Claude Code to run `get_vehicle_inspection` for a specific vehicle ID. The tool outputs the 240-point mechanical report directly into your terminal window.

Yes, you can script Claude Code to run `list_reservations` on a cron job. The tool checks your active holds and can trigger alerts if a reservation is nearing expiration.

Your buyer contact details are transmitted directly to the reservation endpoint using secure, ephemeral tokens. Vinkius ensures that this MCP connection writes no personal data to terminal logs or persistent local configuration files.

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