How to Use the McLeod Software MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect McLeod Software to my Claude Desktop app?

You edit your local claudedesktopconfig.json file to include the server configuration details. Once saved, restart the app and you will see the MCP tool icon in your chat window.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large searches for McLeod Software orders?

It uses searchorders to filter through your transportation database. This keeps the payload small so your desktop client does not freeze up or run out of memory.

Pull McLeod Software freight data directly into Claude Desktop to run your logistics desk without jumping between web portals.

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Track active shipments directly inside Claude Desktop

This MCP Server connects Claude Desktop directly to your McLeod Software database so you can pull live shipment statuses. Your agent uses `get_order` and `search_orders` to instantly locate cargo details right inside your chat window without making you log into a separate dispatch portal. You can ask your agent to cross-reference these active shipments with `list_movements` and `list_stops`. This lets you spot delays, check route progress, and update your team on arrival times without leaving the desktop app.

Audit driver availability and dispatch logs

This toolset brings driver management straight to Claude Desktop. Your agent queries `list_drivers` and `list_dispatches` to check who is on the road, who is resting, and which loads are currently assigned. If a customer calls with a late delivery complaint, you do not need to open three different software tabs. Your agent pulls the exact history using `get_dispatch_details` to show you exactly what went wrong in seconds.

Analyze customer and carrier directories

This MCP integration lets Claude Desktop query your core commercial directories. Your agent calls `list_customers` and `list_carriers` to pull up master records, credit limits, and carrier safety ratings during contract negotiations. Instead of manual lookups, you ask your agent to extract contact details and historical lanes. It gives you the raw data you need to make fast pricing decisions during active broker calls.

Setup guide

Set up McLeod Software 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 McLeod Software 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 McLeod Software 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 mcleod-software-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about McLeod Software MCP in Claude Desktop

You edit your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file to include the server configuration details. Once saved, restart the app and you will see the MCP tool icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can add it as a custom connector in your claude.ai browser settings. You just paste your Vinkius remote MCP server URL and authenticate to start querying your freight data.

It uses `search_orders` to filter through your transportation database. This keeps the payload small so your desktop client does not freeze up or run out of memory.

No, you do not need to write any code. Claude Desktop interacts with the tools like `list_stops` using natural language commands.

Absolutely. Your freight orders and driver records stay inside Vinkius's secure V8 Isolate Sandbox. No raw database credentials or sensitive truckload data are ever stored or exposed to external networks.

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