How to Use the Ko-fi MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure my Ko-fi credentials inside Claude Desktop?

You add the server configuration to your local claudedesktopconfig.json file. Paste your Ko-fi API token into the environment variables section, save the file, and restart Claude Desktop to initialize the connection.

Q: Can Claude Desktop automatically trigger emails when Ko-fi transactions occur?

No, because the listtransactions tool only reads existing data from your account. Your agent can draft the email responses inside Claude Desktop based on the transaction details, but you must send them yourself.

Q: Does this MCP Server support real-time webhooks in Claude Desktop?

This server relies on polling your Ko-fi feed via the listtransactions tool rather than listening for live webhooks. You ask Claude Desktop to refresh the list whenever you want to see the latest donations.

Q: What happens if my Ko-fi API rate limit is reached?

The listtransactions tool will return a rate limit error to your agent. To prevent this, avoid asking your agent to poll your transaction history more than once every few minutes.

Track your Ko-fi donations, shop sales, and memberships directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Read live Ko-fi transaction history in Claude Desktop

The `list_transactions` tool fetches your latest Ko-fi payments directly into your local Claude Desktop app. It pulls the raw transaction records, showing you who tipped, which digital product they bought, and the exact amount they paid. You don't need to keep a browser tab open to watch your creator feed. Your agent reads the data through this local MCP link, allowing you to ask questions about your daily earnings or check if a specific supporter's payment cleared.

Build custom creator dashboards with this MCP Server

The `list_transactions` tool supplies your Claude Desktop workspace with the raw JSON payloads of your Ko-fi shop orders. This allows your agent to parse these payloads to extract buyer emails, shipping physical addresses, and custom message fields. You use this structured data to generate instant summaries right inside the chat. Claude Desktop uses the local stdio connection to format these transaction lists into clean markdown tables, letting you spot your top supporters in seconds.

Reconcile your Ko-fi memberships on the fly

The `list_transactions` tool scans your incoming Ko-fi subscription payments to verify active supporter tiers. Your agent matches the email addresses in the transaction history against your local system files or lists. By running this check locally inside Claude Desktop, you avoid manual copy-paste chores. The local configuration of this MCP Server ensures your transaction logs remain private on your machine while you verify who gets access to your private community links.

Setup guide

Set up Ko-fi MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Ko-fi MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Ko-fi MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ko-fi-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ko-fi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ko-fi MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server configuration to your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Paste your Ko-fi API token into the environment variables section, save the file, and restart Claude Desktop to initialize the connection.

No, because the `list_transactions` tool only reads existing data from your account. Your agent can draft the email responses inside Claude Desktop based on the transaction details, but you must send them yourself.

This server relies on polling your Ko-fi feed via the `list_transactions` tool rather than listening for live webhooks. You ask Claude Desktop to refresh the list whenever you want to see the latest donations.

The `list_transactions` tool will return a rate limit error to your agent. To prevent this, avoid asking your agent to poll your transaction history more than once every few minutes.

Your Ko-fi transaction history, donor names, and order details stay strictly within your local machine. Claude Desktop processes the data locally via an ephemeral V8 sandbox, meaning your private financial records are never stored on external servers.

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