R2R MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add R2R 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add r2r --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About R2R MCP Server
Connect your R2R (Rag to Riches) deployment to an AI agent, bringing your RAG infrastructure inside your chat interface. By linking this server, the AI can query its own constructed knowledge base on demand.
Claude Code registers R2R 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 R2R data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Vector Search — Perform semantic similarity queries across your document database to retrieve contextually relevant chunks of information.
- Execute RAG Queries — Use the 'rag_query' endpoint to have the R2R server directly summarize information based on vector data.
- Knowledge Management — Call the API to list ingested documents, read metadata attributes, and filter logical collections.
- Instance Health Monitoring — Quickly ping the connection using health checks to verify your system is responsive.
The R2R 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 R2R to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the R2R 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 R2R
Ask Claude: "Using R2R, show me..." — 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the R2R MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with R2R 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 R2R 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
R2R + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the R2R MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed R2R tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query R2R nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe R2R outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query R2R status endpoints and alert on anomalies
R2R MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect R2R to Claude Code via MCP:
get_document
Retrieves details for a specific document
get_health
Checks the health status of the R2R server
list_collections
Lists all document collections
list_documents
Lists all ingested documents in the R2R system
rag_query
Executes a RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) query
search
Performs a vector search across ingested documents
Example Prompts for R2R in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with R2R immediately.
"Perform a vector search for 'Company Holiday Policy 2026'."
"Query the RAG engine to summarize known advanced RAG chunking strategies."
"Verify the operational health of the R2R server."
Troubleshooting R2R MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting R2R to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
R2R + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating R2R 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 R2R with your favorite client
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Connect R2R to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.