PhantomBuster MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add PhantomBuster 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 phantombuster --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About PhantomBuster MCP Server
Connect your PhantomBuster account to any AI agent and take full control of your lead generation and web automation workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Agent Oversight — List all your Phantoms and workflows to maintain visibility over your automation suite.
- Automation Control — Launch and abort Phantoms directly through the agent, including support for custom arguments.
- Result Retrieval — Fetch the latest outputs and data extracted by your Phantoms for immediate analysis.
- Configuration Auditing — Review the setup and arguments of any Phantom to verify your automation logic.
- Usage Monitoring — Get account settings and usage info to track your available execution time.
The PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster
Ask Claude: "Using PhantomBuster, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the PhantomBuster MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster 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
PhantomBuster + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the PhantomBuster MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed PhantomBuster tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query PhantomBuster nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe PhantomBuster outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query PhantomBuster status endpoints and alert on anomalies
PhantomBuster MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect PhantomBuster to Claude Code via MCP:
abort_phantom
Stop a running Phantom
get_phantom
Get details for a specific Phantom
get_phantom_output
Get output/results from a Phantom
get_phantom_setup
Get configuration arguments for a Phantom
get_phantombuster_account
Get account settings and usage info
get_workflow
Get details for a specific workflow
launch_phantom
Start a Phantom execution
list_containers
List all Phantom containers
list_phantoms
List all Phantom agents
list_workflows
List all automation workflows
Example Prompts for PhantomBuster in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with PhantomBuster immediately.
"List all Phantoms in my account and show their current status."
"Launch the 'LinkedIn Search Export' Phantom with ID '12345'."
"Show me the extracted data from the last run of Phantom 12345."
Troubleshooting PhantomBuster MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting PhantomBuster to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
PhantomBuster + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster with your favorite client
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Connect PhantomBuster to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.