How to Use the Mention MCP in Claude Code

Deploy headless brand monitoring in Claude Code with the Mention MCP Server.

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Connect Mention MCP to Claude Code

Create your Vinkius account to connect Mention to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Headless monitoring with Claude Code

Pipe `list_recent_mentions` output directly into your terminal logs. It's the standard way to keep eyes on your brand from the command line. Use `get_alert_statistics` to generate quick reports for your team. You get the raw data without needing a browser.

Automate alert cycles

Add `create_monitoring_alert` to your shell scripts to automate setup. It ensures consistent tracking across all your projects. Claude Code executes `list_active_webhooks` to verify your configuration. It's built for reliable, automated maintenance.

Direct profile and status checks

Call `get_my_profile` to confirm your connection status in the terminal. It provides instant feedback on your account state. Use `mark_mention_as_read` to clear your queue after processing. It keeps your monitoring pipeline clean and efficient.

Setup guide

Set up Mention 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 mention-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Mention MCP in Claude Code

Run the add command with the server URL in your terminal. Use the transport flag to define your connection type.

Yes. Simply run the search tool with your query. The results will print directly to your terminal window.

Yes. You can list all active monitoring alerts by calling the relevant tool. It returns a clean JSON object for your scripts.

Invoke the read tool with the mention ID. It will update your account immediately from the command line.

The server uses token-based auth to protect your profile data. Your credentials are never stored in plain text during the session.

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