How to Use the Linkup (AI Search & RAG) MCP in Claude Code

Q: What is the command to register this in Claude Code?

Use claude mcp add --transport http -- . Ensure you provide the correct endpoint token provided by Vinkius.

Bring real-time search to your terminal. Claude Code connects with Linkup for headless research and automated data extraction.

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Connect Linkup (AI Search & RAG) MCP to Claude Code

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Setup Linkup (AI Search & RAG) with Claude Code

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Headless search for Claude Code

Run `search_web` directly from your command line. It returns structured results that you can pipe into other scripts or use for automated reporting. This is built for terminal users who need answers without opening a browser. It fits perfectly into CI/CD pipelines and shell-based workflows.

Raw data extraction at scale

Use `fetch_url` to grab page text in a format ready for programmatic processing. It handles the heavy lifting of parsing, so your scripts get clean output. It bypasses bot protections that usually break CLI-based scrapers. You get the content returned as a clean string, ready for your next command.

Terminal-native integration

Connect this server using the standard CLI flags. It works over HTTP or stdio, making it compatible with any environment where you run your agent. Configuration is stored locally, keeping your setup clean. Once connected, the tools are available to any script that can interface with your MCP transport.

Setup guide

Set up Linkup (AI Search & RAG) 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 linkup-ai-search-rag-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Linkup (AI Search & RAG) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Linkup (AI Search & RAG) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http linkup-ai-search-rag-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 Linkup (AI Search & RAG) 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": {
    "linkup-ai-search-rag-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Linkup (AI Search & RAG) MCP in Claude Code

Yes. You can trigger searches via the CLI and pipe the output into your build scripts. It is designed for headless, repeatable research workflows.

The server returns standard error codes that you can handle in your bash or node scripts. It ensures your pipelines don't hang if a request fails.

It is built for that exact purpose. The server is lightweight and ephemeral, allowing for clean execution during automated tests or deployments.

Use `claude mcp add --transport http -- `. Ensure you provide the correct endpoint token provided by Vinkius.

All traffic is encrypted and authenticated through your endpoint token. No data is cached on our infrastructure, ensuring your terminal environment stays locked down.

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