How to Use the MaintainX MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the MaintainX MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http maintainx -- in your terminal. Claude Code saves this configuration in your local JSON settings file.

Manage physical assets and assign work orders directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Pipe terminal outputs directly to MaintainX

Claude Code uses `create_new_work_order` to log hardware failures directly from your server command line. When a cron job fails or a server goes offline, you pipe the error log straight to the agent to file a ticket. The agent extracts the error details, matches them with the correct physical server, and opens the work order. You never have to leave your SSH session to report physical infrastructure issues.

Run headless asset audits via Claude Code

You can inspect your entire physical inventory by letting the agent run `list_maintenance_assets` in your terminal. It returns clean JSON or formatted text that you can grep, awk, or redirect to local files. If you need deep details on a specific machine, the agent invokes `get_asset_details` and displays the metadata. It makes physical equipment audits as fast as checking system logs.

Manage team tasks using this terminal MCP Server

This MCP Server enables Claude Code to query your active field team with `list_team_members` directly from the shell. You can check who is on shift before assigning urgent physical repairs. Once you select a technician, the agent runs `update_work_order_status` to assign the task and set the priority. It replaces clicking through web portals with a single command-line instruction.

Setup guide

Set up MaintainX 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 maintainx-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about MaintainX MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http maintainx -- ` in your terminal. Claude Code saves this configuration in your local JSON settings file.

Yes, you tell the agent what you are looking for, and it calls `list_maintenance_orders` with the appropriate filters. The results print directly to your standard output.

Yes, you can run the agent headlessly in CI/CD pipelines to trigger actions like updating tickets when code deploys. It uses the same tools to execute commands without user intervention.

You ask the agent for details on a ticket ID, and it executes `get_work_order_details` to return the status. You can then pipe this output to other terminal utilities.

Your team data is protected because the Vinkius MCP gateway uses zero-trust architecture and never caches API payloads. The CLI client communicates directly via secure HTTP transport, ensuring your employee list remains private.

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