Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 salesforce-marketing-cloud --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server
Connect Salesforce Marketing to any AI agent.
Claude Code registers Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Campaigns — Search, create, and filter by status
- Members — View and add leads/contacts to campaigns
- Performance — Aggregate metrics by campaign type
The Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Ask Claude: "Using Salesforce Marketing Cloud, show me..." — 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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
Salesforce Marketing Cloud + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Salesforce Marketing Cloud tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Salesforce Marketing Cloud nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Salesforce Marketing Cloud outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Salesforce Marketing Cloud status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Claude Code via MCP:
sf_add_campaign_member
Provide campaignId and either contactId OR leadId (not both). Status defaults to "Sent" but can be set to "Responded", "Registered", etc. based on your campaign member statuses. Returns the created membership record. Add a lead or contact to a Salesforce marketing campaign for attribution tracking and engagement measurement
sf_campaign_members
Returns member name, type (Lead or Contact), status (Sent/Responded/etc.), and response date. Use to see who is in a campaign, track engagement, or analyze campaign reach. Essential for campaign ROI and attribution analysis. Get all leads and contacts enrolled in a specific Salesforce campaign with their membership status and response dates
sf_campaign_performance
Returns the number of campaigns, total leads generated, total conversions, total budgeted cost, and actual cost per campaign type. Provides an instant ROI overview across all marketing channels. Use for marketing dashboard, channel-level performance comparison, or budget allocation analysis. Get aggregate marketing campaign performance — campaign counts, total leads, conversions, and costs grouped by campaign type
sf_campaigns_by_status
Returns campaigns with lead/contact counts, budget, and conversion data. Use for questions like "which campaigns are currently running?" or "show completed campaigns with their results." Get Salesforce campaigns filtered by status — Planned, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted — with full metrics
sf_create_campaign
Name is required. Type: Email, Conference, Webinar, Trade Show, Public Relations, Advertisement, Banner Ads, Telemarketing. Status defaults to "Planned". Dates use YYYY-MM-DD. budgetedCost is the planned spend. Returns the created campaign with its Salesforce ID. Create a new marketing campaign in Salesforce with name, type, status, dates, description, and budget
sf_search_campaigns
Returns campaign name, status (Planned/In Progress/Completed/Aborted), type (Email/Conference/Webinar/Advertisement), start/end dates, number of leads generated, contacts converted, budgeted cost, and actual cost. Use when the user asks about marketing initiatives, campaign performance, or budget spend. Search Salesforce marketing campaigns by name to find initiatives with status, type, budget, and lead/contact conversion metrics
Example Prompts for Salesforce Marketing Cloud in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Salesforce Marketing Cloud immediately.
"What is the conversion rate of our Email campaigns?"
"Create a new webinar campaign for Q2 product launch"
"Show me all in-progress campaigns"
Troubleshooting Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Salesforce Marketing Cloud + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud with your favorite client
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Connect Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.