How to Use the Mailchimp MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search my Mailchimp data in Claude Desktop?

Use the searchmembers tool. Type the name or email you need, and the server queries your audiences to find the correct contact record.

Q: Can Claude Desktop trigger Mailchimp campaigns?

Yes, but you must be careful. The sendcampaign tool initiates a live send, so verify your campaign ID and content before calling it.

Q: How do I check my Mailchimp stats in Claude Desktop?

Run getreport with your campaign ID. It provides the current open and click rates so you can see if your message is landing.

Manage your Mailchimp lists and campaigns directly inside Claude Desktop without switching tabs or manual exports.

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Sync audience data in Claude Desktop

Pull your contact lists instantly to see real-time engagement data. You can run `list_audiences` to grab IDs or `list_members` to see exactly who is on your list. Everything happens right in your chat window. You get the raw numbers you need to make decisions without ever opening the web dashboard.

Automate campaign creation with Claude Desktop

Draft new marketing efforts by using `create_campaign`. The server handles the heavy lifting, returning the exact ID you need to track progress. Once the content is ready, use `get_campaign` to verify the setup. It keeps your workflow inside your editor, so you stay focused on the work.

Execute email dispatch from Claude Desktop

Trigger live sends using `send_campaign` when you are ready to ship. This MCP server connects your logic directly to the Mailchimp engine for immediate delivery. Keep in mind this action is final. Always use `get_report` afterward to check the performance metrics and see how your audience responded.

Setup guide

Set up Mailchimp 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 Mailchimp 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 Mailchimp 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 mailchimp-mcp.

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

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Common questions about Mailchimp MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `search_members` tool. Type the name or email you need, and the server queries your audiences to find the correct contact record.

Yes, but you must be careful. The `send_campaign` tool initiates a live send, so verify your campaign ID and content before calling it.

Your data stays between the API and your local instance. Claude Desktop acts as the bridge, and your credentials never leave your local config file.

Run `get_report` with your campaign ID. It provides the current open and click rates so you can see if your message is landing.

Absolutely. The server operates in an ephemeral sandbox. It only touches the specific audience data you request, and it does not store your records locally.

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