Kevel MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Kevel 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 kevel --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Kevel MCP Server
Connect your Kevel (formerly Adzerk) account to any AI agent to streamline your ad serving operations. This MCP server allows your agent to manage advertisers, campaigns, flights, and inventory sites directly through natural language.
Claude Code registers Kevel as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Kevel data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Campaign Management — List and retrieve detailed configurations for campaigns and flights
- Advertiser Oversight — Query and manage advertising entities and their metadata
- Inventory Control — List and inspect sites, zones, and channels to manage your ad placements
- Creative Audit — Access a comprehensive list of ad creatives and individual ad instances
- Format Exploration — List supported ad types and sizes to ensure correct technical implementations
The Kevel MCP Server exposes 11 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 Kevel to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kevel 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 Kevel
Ask Claude: "Using Kevel, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Kevel MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Kevel 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 Kevel 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
Kevel + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Kevel MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Kevel tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Kevel nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Kevel outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Kevel status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Kevel MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Kevel to Claude Code via MCP:
get_advertiser
Get details for a specific advertiser
get_campaign
Get details for a specific campaign
list_ad_types
g., banner, native). List available ad types
list_ads
List all ads
list_advertisers
List all advertisers in Kevel
list_campaigns
List all campaigns
list_channels
List all channels
list_creatives
) uploaded to the account. List all creatives
list_flights
List all flights
list_sites
List all sites
list_zones
List all zones
Example Prompts for Kevel in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Kevel immediately.
"Show me all active campaigns in Kevel."
"List all ad zones for the site with ID 12345."
"What ad types are supported in my Kevel account?"
Troubleshooting Kevel MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Kevel to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Kevel + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kevel 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 Kevel with your favorite client
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Connect Kevel to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.