Kintone MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Kintone 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 kintone --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Kintone MCP Server
Connect your Kintone platform to any AI agent to automate your business operations. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with custom apps, manage data records, and query organizational metadata directly.
Claude Code registers Kintone as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Kintone data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Record Management — List, retrieve, add, and update records in any of your Kintone apps
- App Discovery — List all available applications and retrieve detailed configurations and field mappings
- Data Querying — Use Kintone's powerful query language to filter records based on complex criteria
- Form Inspection — Access form field settings and layouts to understand data structures
- Space Visibility — List members and participants within your Kintone collaboration spaces
The Kintone MCP Server exposes 10 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 Kintone to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kintone 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 Kintone
Ask Claude: "Using Kintone, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Kintone MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Kintone 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 Kintone 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
Kintone + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Kintone MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Kintone tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Kintone nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Kintone outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Kintone status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Kintone MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Kintone to Claude Code via MCP:
add_record
Requires a JSON object mapping field codes to values. Add a new record to an app
delete_records
Requires an array of record IDs. Delete records from an app
get_app_details
Get details for a specific app
get_app_layout
Get the field layout of an app
get_record
Get a specific record from an app
list_apps
Use this to identify App IDs for record operations. List all Kintone apps
list_form_fields
List form fields for an app
list_records
You can optionally provide a query string for filtering. List records from an app
list_space_members
List members of a Kintone space
update_record
Update an existing record
Example Prompts for Kintone in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Kintone immediately.
"List all my Kintone apps."
"Show records from app ID 10 where status is 'Pending'."
"Add a new record to app 12 with name 'Jane Doe' and role 'Designer'."
Troubleshooting Kintone MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Kintone to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Kintone + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kintone 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 Kintone with your favorite client
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Connect Kintone to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.