McLeod Software MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add McLeod Software as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add mcleod-software --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About McLeod Software MCP Server
Connect your McLeod Software LoadMaster or PowerBroker instance to any AI agent and take full control of your transportation management through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers McLeod Software as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where McLeod Software data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Order Management — List all orders, search by term, and fetch detailed shipment metadata
- Dispatch Orchestration — Monitor active dispatches, movements, and driver assignments in real-time
- Entity Management — List and inspect master records for customers, carriers, and company drivers
- Operational Visibility — Access stop-level details for movements and detailed dispatch configurations
The McLeod Software MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect McLeod Software to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the McLeod Software MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using McLeod Software
Ask Claude: "Using McLeod Software, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the McLeod Software MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with McLeod Software through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using McLeod Software tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
McLeod Software + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the McLeod Software MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed McLeod Software tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query McLeod Software nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe McLeod Software outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query McLeod Software status endpoints and alert on anomalies
McLeod Software MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect McLeod Software to Claude Code via MCP:
get_dispatch_details
Get details for a specific dispatch
get_order
Get details for a specific order
list_carriers
List master carrier records
list_customers
List master customer records
list_dispatches
List dispatch assignments
list_drivers
List all drivers
list_movements
List truckload movements
list_orders
List all transportation orders
list_stops
List stops for a movement
search_orders
Search for orders by term
Example Prompts for McLeod Software in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with McLeod Software immediately.
"List the last 5 transportation orders."
"Search for orders related to 'Chicago'."
"What is the status of dispatch assignment ID 555?"
Troubleshooting McLeod Software MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting McLeod Software to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
McLeod Software + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating McLeod Software MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect McLeod Software with your favorite client
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Connect McLeod Software to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.