How to Use the Maileon MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop trigger double opt-in emails in Maileon?

Yes, it can. When you tell Claude Desktop to run createnewcontact, the tool fires the double opt-in process if your account is configured for it.

Q: Can I filter my draft campaigns using Maileon on Claude Desktop?

You can find drafts by asking Claude Desktop to run listemailmailings with specific state parameters. This helps you track which campaigns are ready for dispatch.

Q: How do I check campaign performance in Claude Desktop?

Ask the agent to run getmailingstatistics for your campaign ID. Claude Desktop will display the open rates and click data directly in your active chat.

Run your Maileon email marketing campaigns and check subscriber data directly from Claude Desktop.

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Sync list growth directly in Claude Desktop

The `create_new_contact` tool lets Claude Desktop add new signups directly to your Maileon newsletter lists without manual CSV exports. You can feed subscriber details straight to your database during a chat session. The `get_contact_by_email` tool lets Claude Desktop check Maileon user details before running automated marketing sequences. Your agent pulls registration dates, custom fields, and opt-in statuses in seconds.

Launch and track mailings inside your chat

The `dispatch_email_mailing` tool lets Claude Desktop trigger Maileon campaign dispatches directly from your chat window. You can coordinate your newsletter schedule and fire off prepared broadcasts with a simple text command. The `get_mailing_statistics` tool lets Claude Desktop pull Maileon campaign performance metrics into your workspace. It displays open rates, clicks, and bounce logs without forcing you to log into a browser.

Monitor opt-outs with Maileon MCP Server

The `list_unsubscription_events` tool lets Claude Desktop track recent Maileon opt-outs to keep your lists clean. This keeps your local CRM in sync with user preferences to protect your sender reputation. The `list_email_mailings` tool lets Claude Desktop check which Maileon drafts are ready for dispatch. It gives you a quick snapshot of your active marketing pipeline during your daily workflow.

Setup guide

Set up Maileon 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 Maileon 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 Maileon 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 maileon-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Maileon MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the maileon-mcp server to your local configuration file. Once you restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon will display your new email tools.

Yes, it can. When you tell Claude Desktop to run `create_new_contact`, the tool fires the double opt-in process if your account is configured for it.

You can find drafts by asking Claude Desktop to run `list_email_mailings` with specific state parameters. This helps you track which campaigns are ready for dispatch.

Ask the agent to run `get_mailing_statistics` for your campaign ID. Claude Desktop will display the open rates and click data directly in your active chat.

This MCP Server runs locally on your machine, meaning your subscriber email addresses and contact records never pass through third-party servers. All API calls go directly from your local Claude Desktop client to Maileon's endpoints.

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