How to Use the Novu MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code manage my Novu topics?

It can. You can create, list, and delete topics using createtopic and deletetopic directly from your command line to keep your messaging organized.

Q: Does Claude Code support bulk Novu operations?

Yes. You can pipe data into triggerbulkevent to send multiple notifications at once, perfect for batch processing in your scripts.

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Automate notification workflows in Claude Code

Use `trigger_event` in your CI/CD scripts to notify your team when a deployment finishes. Claude Code handles the API payload, ensuring your triggers fire exactly when your shell scripts demand it. This setup allows you to integrate notifications into your existing cron jobs. You can chain `create_workflow` to prepare new alert types before the main event triggers.

Manage infrastructure via Claude Code CLI

Run `list_environment_variables` and `update_environment_variable` to manage your server-side settings without leaving the terminal. It is perfect for DevOps tasks where speed is the priority. You can also use `create_integration` to add new notification channels during your build process. Claude Code handles the configuration updates in a single command.

Handle subscribers with Claude Code

Perform bulk updates to your user base using `bulk_update_subscriber_preferences` from your terminal. It is the fastest way to sync user settings after a database migration. Use `search_subscribers` to find specific users and verify their status via `get_subscriber`. This gives you immediate visibility into your user data without any GUI overhead.

Setup guide

Set up Novu MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see novu-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Novu transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Novu tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http novu-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Novu MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Novu MCP in Claude Code

Use the command 'claude mcp add' followed by the Novu transport details. Once added, you can run all 39 tools directly from your terminal session.

It can. You can create, list, and delete topics using `create_topic` and `delete_topic` directly from your command line to keep your messaging organized.

Yes. You can pipe data into `trigger_bulk_event` to send multiple notifications at once, perfect for batch processing in your scripts.

The connection uses a secure HTTP transport to communicate with the Novu API. Your subscriber data is passed only during the execution of your specific tool commands.

The server restricts access to your subscriber contact info and message logs. It ensures that only necessary identifiers are touched, protecting your user data from exposure during automated tasks.

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