How to Use the Mention MCP in Claude

Q: Is my brand alerts and profile data secure when using this server?

Your profile details from getmyprofile and all brand alert configurations remain inside a secure V8 sandbox. This MCP setup runs inside a secure V8 sandbox where no third-party servers store your authentication keys or monitoring logs.

Track web and social buzz directly inside Claude Desktop by connecting the Mention MCP Server.

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Setup Mention with Claude Desktop

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Run Mention brand tracking from Claude Desktop

The `list_monitoring_alerts` tool connects your local Claude Desktop app to your live brand monitoring data. Your agent instantly pulls active alert configurations directly into your chat window without requiring you to open a browser tab.

Dive into live web discussions

The `list_recent_mentions` tool feeds raw social and news text directly to Claude Desktop so your agent can scan for negative reviews. The `get_mention_content` tool extracts the full text of any critical post directly inside your active chat window.

Manage your alert feed on the fly

The `favorite_mention` tool marks high-priority items directly from Claude Desktop to keep your team's queue clean. The `remove_monitoring_alert` tool deletes noisy tracking parameters directly from your workspace when a keyword becomes too spammy.

Setup guide

Set up Mention 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 Mention 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 Mention 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 mention-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Mention MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local config file and add the server to your configuration block. Restart the app, and you will see the tools ready to use in your chat window.

Yes, you can connect the server via the custom connector settings in the web interface. Paste your remote server URL, authenticate, and your agent will gain access to tools like `search_mentions_by_keyword` instantly.

The MCP protocol handles data exchange efficiently by passing structured JSON payloads. Your agent uses `get_alert_statistics` to summarize metrics without hitting token limits or slowing down the application.

You can configure new searches by telling your agent to run `create_monitoring_alert`. Provide the target keywords, and the server registers the alert instantly in your account.

Your profile details from `get_my_profile` and all brand alert configurations remain inside a secure V8 sandbox. This MCP setup runs inside a secure V8 sandbox where no third-party servers store your authentication keys or monitoring logs.

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