How to Use the Layup MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I use Claude Code to inspect specific Layup orders?

Yes. You can ask the agent to run getorder with a specific ID to fetch the payment plan status, outstanding balance, and customer details.

Q: How do I register the Layup MCP Server in my CLI environment?

Use the command claude mcp add --transport http layup to register the server. Your terminal agent will immediately gain access to all 9 lay-by management tools.

Manage Layup lay-by orders and query payment plans from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Pipe Layup payment details directly into shell scripts

Claude Code lets you query your payment plans from the command line. Run a quick query to fetch payment histories with `list_payments` and pipe the output to tools like jq or grep. You can quickly verify specific transactions using `get_payment` without opening a web browser. It keeps your terminal-based support workflows fast and distraction-free.

Perform bulk order cancellations in Claude Code

When handling merchant accounts, you sometimes need to clean up abandoned lay-by agreements. Your terminal agent can scan expired plans using `list_orders` and purge them. The agent loops through the target IDs and executes `cancel_order` on each. It is an efficient way to manage store inventory from a headless environment.

Audit shopper profiles via this MCP Server

Run audits on customer accounts directly from your shell. The agent uses `list_customers` and `get_customer` to verify that shopper records contain valid billing parameters. If you find an incomplete profile, you can check their active plans with `get_order` to see if payments are still processing. This helps you catch syncing issues before they hit your finance ledger.

Setup guide

Set up Layup MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see layup-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Layup transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Layup tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http layup-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Layup MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "layup-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Layup MCP in Claude Code

You can direct the CLI agent to read a local CSV file of transactions and execute `create_deposit` for each line. It processes the ledger updates sequentially right inside your terminal.

Yes. You can ask the agent to run `get_order` with a specific ID to fetch the payment plan status, outstanding balance, and customer details.

Use the command `claude mcp add --transport http layup ` to register the server. Your terminal agent will immediately gain access to all 9 lay-by management tools.

Yes. The server supports standard transport protocols, allowing you to run automated order audits or payment checks in your deployment scripts.

All customer payment details and transaction histories are transmitted over encrypted connections. Claude Code processes the data locally in your terminal session, ensuring no sensitive financial records are cached on external MCP hosts.

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