KnowFirst MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add KnowFirst 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 knowfirst --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About KnowFirst MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to KnowFirst, the leading provider of real-time data intelligence and entity profiling.
Claude Code registers KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst data drives decisions without human intervention.
Key Capabilities
- Entity Profiling — Deep search for companies and individuals to get comprehensive intelligence data
- Signal Auditing — Track changes and signals for specific entities over time to detect shifts in behavior
- Market Analysis — Access trending signals by category to understand sector-wide movements
- Relationship Mapping — Graph connections between entities to discover hidden networks and dependencies
- Source Transparency — Audit the data sources providing information for your research
Simple Integration
1. Get your KnowFirst API Key from your dashboard
2. Configure the key in this MCP server
3. Start extracting data intelligence using natural language commands
The KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst
Ask Claude: "Using KnowFirst, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the KnowFirst MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst 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
KnowFirst + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the KnowFirst MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed KnowFirst tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query KnowFirst nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe KnowFirst outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query KnowFirst status endpoints and alert on anomalies
KnowFirst MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect KnowFirst to Claude Code via MCP:
audit_entity_changes
Audit historical changes for an entity
check_knowfirst_api_status
Check the status of the KnowFirst API
get_entity_connections
Graph the connections of an entity
get_entity_profile
Get complete intelligence profile for an entity
get_market_intelligence_trends
g., Tech, Finance). Get current market trends by category
list_entity_data_points
List raw data points for an entity
list_intelligence_sources
g., Public Records, Social Signals, News). List all data sources used by KnowFirst
query_custom_intelligence
Provide the query parameters as a JSON string. Execute a custom intelligence query
search_data_sources
Search for specific data sources
search_intelligence_entities
Returns unique entity IDs. Search for specific entities in the intelligence database
Example Prompts for KnowFirst in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with KnowFirst immediately.
"Research Acme Corp in KnowFirst"
"Show me the connections for entity 'ent_123'"
"What are the trending signals in the 'Fintech' category?"
Troubleshooting KnowFirst MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting KnowFirst to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
KnowFirst + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst with your favorite client
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Connect KnowFirst to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.