How to Use the Mention MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Mention inside Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart the app, and you will see the tools ready to use in your chat window.

Q: Can I use Claude Desktop to track multiple social accounts on Mention?

Yes, it can. Your agent runs listconnectedexternalaccounts to see every profile you linked to your profile, making it easy to monitor multiple channels.

Q: How does the Mention MCP Server handle high volumes inside Claude Desktop?

The server uses listmentions to fetch paginated results. This prevents Claude Desktop from getting overwhelmed by too much text at once during high-volume events.

Q: Can I filter out irrelevant posts using Claude Desktop?

Absolutely, you can. Instruct your agent to run searchmentions with negative keywords to filter out the junk and keep your workspace clean.

Get real-time brand alerts and social media tracking directly in Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Track social noise on your desktop

The Mention MCP Server connects your workspace directly to your brand's social media tracking alerts. Your agent in Claude Desktop uses `list_alerts` to find active trackers and grabs the latest hits with `list_mentions` so you know exactly what's happening right now. If a specific social post looks like trouble, don't open a browser—Claude Desktop can dig deeper into that Mention alert. The `get_mention_details` tool fetches the full text and source info, letting your Claude Desktop agent draft a response or analyze the sentiment on the spot.

Spot trends before they blow up

This Mention integration pulls raw volume metrics and alert statistics straight into your chat. Instead of exporting CSVs, it's much faster to let Claude Desktop analyze your performance metrics directly using `get_alert_statistics` to grab raw volume and sentiment data over time. You can also keep tabs on your team's setup in Claude Desktop. Use `list_account_users` to see who has access to which Mention alerts, ensuring your monitoring operations run smoothly during high-traffic events.

Deep-dive into specific brand feedback

This brand monitoring tool filters through noisy social feeds to isolate high-value user feedback. With this MCP Server, your agent in Claude Desktop uses `search_mentions` to filter through the noise using specific keywords. Once you find a Mention post that matters, flag it for later. The `list_favorite_mentions` tool lets Claude Desktop retrieve your curated list of high-priority posts, making it easy to build a daily digest of customer sentiment.

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-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Mention MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, restart the app, and you will see the tools ready to use in your chat window.

Yes, it can. Your agent runs `list_connected_external_accounts` to see every profile you linked to your profile, making it easy to monitor multiple channels.

The server uses `list_mentions` to fetch paginated results. This prevents Claude Desktop from getting overwhelmed by too much text at once during high-volume events.

Absolutely, you can. Instruct your agent to run `search_mentions` with negative keywords to filter out the junk and keep your workspace clean.

Your raw social media mentions and account credentials never pass through external servers. Vinkius runs the MCP server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your API tokens and alert statistics remain strictly local and secure.

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