How to Use the Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http mainstay-admithub-mcp -- in your terminal. You can verify the installation by running claude mcp list.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to export student contacts from Mainstay (AdmitHub)?

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to run listcontacts and redirect the output to a local CSV or JSON file on your machine.

Q: How does Mainstay (AdmitHub) help terminal users with automated workflows in Claude Code?

It exposes direct tools like listmessages and listcustomfields to your shell. This allows you to write bash scripts that interact with your student engagement data without needing a heavy GUI.

Q: How does this server secure sensitive student records?

All API calls to getcontactdetails are protected by Vinkius's secure token management, ensuring student phone numbers and custom metadata are never exposed in plaintext logs. The server runs in a secure sandbox with zero persistent storage.

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CLI-first student campaign auditing

Run quick terminal commands to check your active nudges. Claude Code connects directly to your backend and queries `list_campaigns` to output a clean list of active outreach efforts right in your shell. You can pipe this output directly into local scripts or grep for specific campaign IDs. It is the fastest way to audit your student engagement pipeline without opening a heavy browser interface.

Terminal-driven profile lookups via MCP Server

When debugging a webhook failure, you need quick access to student records. Claude Code lets you query `get_contact_details` directly from your terminal to verify custom fields and contact status on the fly. This command-line access means you can quickly check why a specific student didn't receive a nudge. The agent pulls the exact record, formats the JSON, and helps you identify the issue in seconds.

Scripted message log extraction

Automate your weekly compliance checks by querying message histories from the command line. Claude Code calls `list_messages` to dump recent SMS logs, allowing you to pipe the data into local text files or database seeders. You can combine this with `list_contacts` to build fast, headless reports. It fits perfectly into your existing bash workflows, cron jobs, or CI/CD pipelines.

Setup guide

Set up Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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 mainstay-admithub-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http mainstay-admithub-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 Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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": {
    "mainstay-admithub-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http mainstay-admithub-mcp -- ` in your terminal. You can verify the installation by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to run `list_contacts` and redirect the output to a local CSV or JSON file on your machine.

It exposes direct tools like `list_messages` and `list_custom_fields` to your shell. This allows you to write bash scripts that interact with your student engagement data without needing a heavy GUI.

This MCP Server supports stdio, http, and sse transports. You can configure these protocols directly via your ~/.claude.json configuration file.

All API calls to `get_contact_details` are protected by Vinkius's secure token management, ensuring student phone numbers and custom metadata are never exposed in plaintext logs. The server runs in a secure sandbox with zero persistent storage.

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