How to Use the MagicBell MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure MagicBell for Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add --transport http -- . Ensure your API credentials are set as environment variables before starting the server.

Q: Can I automate MagicBell broadcasts with Claude Code?

Absolutely. You can include the createbroadcast tool in your cron jobs or GitHub Actions to send automated status updates to your team.

Q: How do I verify the MagicBell connection in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list in your terminal. This confirms the server is active and that all three tools are ready for use.

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Headless broadcast management for Claude Code

Integrate `create_broadcast` into your shell scripts to trigger alerts during deployment or build processes. Claude Code handles the CLI execution without requiring any GUI interaction. It is perfect for SRE workflows. You get reliable notification dispatching directly from your terminal session.

Streamlined history retrieval in Claude Code

Pipe the output of `list_broadcasts` into your log files or terminal buffer to monitor notification health. Claude Code pulls the data so you can parse it with your existing CLI utilities. You keep your hands on the keyboard. All notification logs are available for immediate analysis in your command line environment.

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Execute `get_broadcast` to pull metadata for a specific notification ID when diagnosing a production incident. Claude Code fetches the details and formats them for your terminal output. It is a surgical tool for your incident response. You get the specific alert data you need to verify system performance in seconds.

Setup guide

Set up MagicBell 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 magicbell-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http magicbell-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 MagicBell 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": {
    "magicbell-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about MagicBell MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add --transport http -- `. Ensure your API credentials are set as environment variables before starting the server.

Absolutely. You can include the `create_broadcast` tool in your cron jobs or GitHub Actions to send automated status updates to your team.

The server only processes the broadcast data during the execution of the tool. Nothing is cached on disk after the command exits.

Run `claude mcp list` in your terminal. This confirms the server is active and that all three tools are ready for use.

Yes. It uses standard HTTP transport with your provided endpoint token. Only your authenticated CI/CD environment can trigger the broadcast tools.

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