How to Use the Marketo MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop pull lead activity logs from Marketo?

Yes. You can use the listactivities tool to retrieve engagement history for any lead. This helps you identify which prospects are actually reading your emails.

Q: Can I view static lists from Marketo in Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. The liststaticlists tool fetches your current list names, and listleadsbylist lets you inspect the specific members of those segments.

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Query lead data directly in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between tabs to find prospect details. Use `get_lead_by_id` or `get_lead_by_email` to pull specific record information straight into your chat session. Your agent parses the API response instantly. You get the exact context needed to draft personalized copy without hunting through the UI.

Manage campaigns through the MCP Server

Get a clear view of your marketing initiatives using `list_campaigns` and `list_smart_campaigns`. Claude Desktop displays active workflows so you can track progress without leaving your conversation. Use `get_campaign_by_id` to inspect settings for specific projects. It provides the technical breakdown you need to adjust your outreach strategy on the fly.

Access list activities in Claude Desktop

Pull static lists and activity logs to see how your audience engages with your content. The `list_static_lists` and `list_activities` tools feed raw data into your session. This gives you a factual basis for your analysis. You stop guessing which leads are active and start working with current, verified figures from your account.

Setup guide

Set up Marketo 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 Marketo 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 Marketo 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 marketo-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Marketo MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file via Settings, Developer, and Edit Config. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see your tools.

Yes. You can use the `list_activities` tool to retrieve engagement history for any lead. This helps you identify which prospects are actually reading your emails.

The server uses a secure endpoint token to handle authentication. Your data remains ephemeral and is never stored by the Vinkius hosting layer.

It does. You can list all smart campaigns or fetch specific details using `get_smart_campaign_by_id` to understand how your automated logic is structured.

Absolutely. The `list_static_lists` tool fetches your current list names, and `list_leads_by_list` lets you inspect the specific members of those segments.

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