How to Use the Northbeam MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Northbeam to Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, your agent will have access to the full suite of tracking tools.

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Connect Northbeam MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Northbeam to Claude Desktop 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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Setup Northbeam with Claude Desktop

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Pull attribution data in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between dashboards to check your numbers. Use `list_metrics` to pull revenue, spend, and transaction data straight into your conversation with your agent. Your agent parses the output immediately. It identifies trends in your ad performance without you manually exporting a single CSV file.

Manage export jobs via Northbeam MCP Server

Kick off new data jobs without leaving your editor. Use `create_data_export` to start a custom report, then monitor its progress using `get_export_status`. This keeps your analysis moving at the speed of your chat. You get notified once the data is ready for review.

Configure your attribution environment

Understand how your account is tracking performance. Use `list_attribution_models` and `list_breakdowns` to verify your current tracking setup. Your agent knows exactly how your Northbeam account is configured. It uses `get_account_info` to ensure your analysis aligns with your specific account settings.

Setup guide

Set up Northbeam 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 Northbeam 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 Northbeam 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 northbeam-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Northbeam MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, your agent will have access to the full suite of tracking tools.

The server only touches attribution metrics and account metadata. It does not handle PII or raw customer records, keeping your sensitive marketing data isolated.

Yes. You can instruct your agent to trigger exports and check their status on a schedule. It removes the manual work of logging into the platform to pull reports.

Vinkius manages your connection via an ephemeral sandbox. Your API tokens stay encrypted, and no data is shared outside your authenticated session.

Speed. You get direct access to your metrics inside your chat. You don't have to navigate menus or wait for page loads to find your attribution numbers.

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