Modash MCP Server for Claude Desktop 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"modash": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Modash MCP Server
Connect Modash to your AI agent to discover the perfect creators for your brand. Access a database of 350M+ influencers and get deep audience analytics through natural conversation.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Modash to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 11 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
What you can do
- Influencer Search — Find creators based on followers, engagement rate, and location across major platforms.
- Audience Analytics — Get detailed reports on audience demographics, location, and authenticity.
- Platform Coverage — Seamlessly switch between Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube research.
- Dictionary Access — Easily find IDs for locations, interests, and brands to refine your searches.
- Real-time Data — Fetch the latest metrics and posts directly from influencer profiles.
The Modash MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Modash to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Modash MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Modash
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 11 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Modash MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Modash through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Modash + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Modash MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Modash MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Modash to Claude Desktop via MCP:
get_instagram_report
Get deep analytics for an Instagram profile
get_raw_profile
Get real-time, unfiltered profile data
get_tiktok_report
Get analytics for a TikTok profile
get_youtube_report
Get analytics for a YouTube channel
list_brands
Search for brand IDs
list_interests
Search for interest IDs
list_languages
Search for language IDs
list_locations
Search for location IDs
search_instagram
Search for Instagram influencers
search_tiktok
Search for TikTok influencers
search_youtube
Search for YouTube channels
Example Prompts for Modash in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Modash immediately.
"Search for Instagram influencers with 50k-100k followers in London."
"Get an audience report for the TikTok user @traveler_vlog."
"List all interest categories available for YouTube search."
Troubleshooting Modash MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Modash to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Modash + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Modash MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Modash to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.