How to Use the Novu MCP in Claude

Q: Does Claude Desktop support bulk updates with Novu?

It does. You can execute bulkupdatesubscriberpreferences to manage multiple user settings at once without manual input.

Trigger notifications and manage subscriber workflows directly inside your Claude Desktop environment.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Novu MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Novu 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.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Novu with Claude Desktop

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Manage notification workflows in Claude Desktop

Trigger events and broadcast messages without leaving your chat window. You can use `trigger_event` or `trigger_broadcast` to push updates while you work. This keeps your communication logic tied to your current task. You'll see results immediately in your conversation history.

Full subscriber control via Claude Desktop

Handle your user base by calling `create_subscriber` or `update_subscriber` directly from the interface. It's the fastest way to sync data while debugging. Need to check specific user settings? Just run `get_subscriber_preferences` to pull their current state instantly.

Automate integration setup with Claude Desktop

Configure your notification providers by calling `create_integration` through the MCP server. You don't need to switch contexts to check your active channels. Use `list_active_integrations` to verify your setup. It clears up any confusion about which providers are currently live.

Setup guide

Set up Novu 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 Novu 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 Novu 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 novu-mcp.

json

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Novu. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Novu now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Novu MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes, you can. Claude Desktop allows you to invoke any of the 39 available Novu tools to test your notification pipeline in real-time.

The server runs locally on your machine via stdio. Your data never leaves your local environment, and you control every tool execution.

Not at all. Just add the server command to your configuration file, restart, and the tools will show up in the hammer menu.

It does. You can execute `bulk_update_subscriber_preferences` to manage multiple user settings at once without manual input.

Subscriber data is handled by the Novu API. We keep your credentials isolated and only pass the specific parameters required by the tool you call.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript

Mastra AI sdk-typescript

Start using the Novu MCP today

We host it, we monitor it, we maintain it. You just paste one token.

Get started