Kisi MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Kisi 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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claude mcp add kisi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Kisi MCP Server
Connect your Kisi account to any AI agent to automate your physical access control and security workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with locks (doors), manage users, and trigger remote unlocks directly from natural language interfaces.
Claude Code registers Kisi as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Kisi data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Remote Unlocking — Trigger remote unlock commands for any managed door instantly
- Device Oversight — List all locks and retrieve real-time status (online/offline, locked/unlocked)
- User Management — List organization users and retrieve complete profile information
- Access Control Audit — Query groups, places, and role assignments to monitor permissions
- Location Tracking — List and inspect physical places configured in your Kisi environment
The Kisi MCP Server exposes 9 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 Kisi to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kisi 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 Kisi
Ask Claude: "Using Kisi, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Kisi MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Kisi 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 Kisi 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
Kisi + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Kisi MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Kisi tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Kisi nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Kisi outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Kisi status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Kisi MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Kisi to Claude Code via MCP:
get_lock_details
Get details for a specific lock
get_my_profile
Get the current authenticated user profile
get_place_details
Get details for a specific place
list_access_groups
List all access groups
list_locks
List all locks (doors)
list_places
List all physical places (locations)
list_role_assignments
List all role assignments
list_users
Use this to identify user IDs. List all users in the Kisi organization
unlock_door
Unlock a specific door (lock)
Example Prompts for Kisi in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Kisi immediately.
"Unlock the 'Main Entrance' door (ID: '12345') in Kisi."
"List all locks that are currently offline."
"Show me the details for the place 'Headquarters'."
Troubleshooting Kisi MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Kisi to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Kisi + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kisi 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 Kisi with your favorite client
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Connect Kisi to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.