OpenCorporates MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add OpenCorporates 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add opencorporates --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About OpenCorporates MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire corporate auditing and due diligence workflow with OpenCorporates, the world's largest open database of companies. By connecting OpenCorporates to your agent, you transform complex registration lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for companies across hundreds of jurisdictions, audit officer histories, and retrieve detailed corporate groupings without you ever touching a manual register. Whether you are conducting competitive analysis or background checks, your agent acts as a real-time corporate investigator, ensuring your business intelligence is always grounded in official, verified data.
Claude Code registers OpenCorporates as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where OpenCorporates data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Corporate Auditing — Search for companies by name across global jurisdictions and retrieve detailed metadata, including registration numbers and current status.
- Officer Oversight — Search for directors and corporate officers to maintain a clear view of organizational leadership and history.
- Jurisdiction Discovery — List and query all supported jurisdictions to understand the geographic reach of your research.
- Grouping Intelligence — Retrieve details for corporate groupings to understand complex ownership structures instantly.
- Status Monitoring — Check your API token usage and account metadata to maintain strict control over your research volume.
The OpenCorporates MCP Server exposes 6 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 OpenCorporates to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenCorporates 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 OpenCorporates
Ask Claude: "Using OpenCorporates, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the OpenCorporates MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenCorporates 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 OpenCorporates 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
OpenCorporates + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the OpenCorporates MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed OpenCorporates tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query OpenCorporates nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe OpenCorporates outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query OpenCorporates status endpoints and alert on anomalies
OpenCorporates MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect OpenCorporates to Claude Code via MCP:
get_api_status
Check current API token usage and status
get_company_details
Get full details for a specific company by jurisdiction and number
get_corporate_grouping
Get details for a corporate grouping
list_jurisdictions
List all jurisdictions supported by OpenCorporates
search_companies
Search for companies by name or keyword
search_officers
Search for corporate officers and directors
Example Prompts for OpenCorporates in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with OpenCorporates immediately.
"Search for companies named 'Vinkius' using OpenCorporates."
"Show company details for 'google' in jurisdiction 'us_de' (Delaware)."
"Find corporate officers named 'John Smith'."
Troubleshooting OpenCorporates MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting OpenCorporates to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
OpenCorporates + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenCorporates 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 OpenCorporates with your favorite client
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Connect OpenCorporates to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.