Monnify MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Monnify 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 monnify --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Monnify MCP Server
Connect your Monnify merchant account to your AI agent and manage your Nigerian payment operations and customer virtual accounts through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Monnify 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 Monnify data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Transaction Monitoring — List all payments and get real-time status updates and references.
- Virtual Account Reservation — Create and manage dedicated virtual bank accounts for your customers.
- Payment Initialization — Start new payment processes and generate checkout URLs for card or transfer payments.
- Disbursements & Transfers — Track outgoing bank transfers and payouts from your account.
- Invoice Management — Access digital invoices generated via the Monnify platform.
- Settlement Tracking — Monitor the history of payouts from Monnify to your corporate bank account.
- Bank Discovery — List all supported Nigerian banks for disbursements and account verification.
The Monnify 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 Monnify to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Monnify 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 Monnify
Ask Claude: "Using Monnify, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Monnify MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Monnify 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 Monnify 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
Monnify + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Monnify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Monnify tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Monnify nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Monnify outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Monnify status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Monnify MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Monnify to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_details
Get reserved account details
get_transaction
Get transaction details
init_payment
Initialize a payment transaction
list_banks
List supported Nigerian banks
list_disbursements
List bank transfers (disbursements)
list_monnify_invoices
List Monnify digital invoices
list_reserved_accounts
List reserved virtual accounts
list_settlements
List merchant settlements
list_transactions
List Monnify transactions
reserve_account
Create a reserved virtual account
Example Prompts for Monnify in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Monnify immediately.
"List my most recent transactions on Monnify."
"Reserve a virtual account for a new customer named 'Ayo Balogun'."
"List all Nigerian banks supported by Monnify."
Troubleshooting Monnify MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Monnify to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Monnify + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Monnify 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 Monnify with your favorite client
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Connect Monnify to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.