How to Use the Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP in Claude

Use the Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP Server inside Claude Desktop to pull student engagement data directly into your workspace.

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Setup Mainstay (AdmitHub) with Claude Desktop

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Manage student outreach in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your admin dashboard and your AI agent. Use `list_campaigns` to identify active engagement efforts and get a clear view of your current messaging status. Your agent parses this data to surface exactly which students need attention. It turns raw logs from `list_messages` into actionable insights without you leaving the chat interface.

Deep dive into contact records

Need to know the status of a specific student? Use `get_contact_details` to pull their full profile, including custom metadata, right into your conversation. This gives your agent the context it needs to draft personalized responses. You get accurate, up-to-date information on every student in your database.

Audit custom fields for better targeting

Run `list_custom_fields` to see exactly what data points you are tracking across your student body. This helps you understand your segmentation strategy before you send your next nudge. Your agent uses this list to verify that the fields you need for your campaign are actually populated. It prevents errors by checking your data structure before you act.

Setup guide

Set up Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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 Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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 Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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 mainstay-admithub-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP in Claude Desktop

It acts as a bridge between your student data and the AI. You configure the server in your local settings, which lets the agent run tools to read your campaigns and contact logs.

Current tools focus on reading and retrieving information. You can use it to list campaigns, check message logs, and inspect contact details to inform your decision-making.

Yes. The connection uses your private endpoint token, and the MCP Server operates within your local machine's sandbox. It only touches the student contact records you explicitly authorize.

The server needs to communicate with the backend to pull fresh data. As long as your network allows the connection to your instance, you can query your records.

It accesses contact profiles, custom metadata, and campaign message history. All data is scoped to your specific institution's records and protected by your authentication credentials.

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