Salesforce MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Salesforce 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 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Salesforce MCP Server
Connect your Salesforce CRM to any AI agent and manage your entire sales pipeline through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Salesforce as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Salesforce data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- SOQL Queries — Execute any SOQL query to retrieve data across all objects
- Account Management — List, view, create, and update accounts
- Contact & Lead Management — Browse contacts, search across all objects
- Opportunity Tracking — Monitor pipeline, create and update deals
- Reports — List and execute Salesforce reports
- Full CRUD — Create, read, update, and delete any SObject type
- Global Search — Full-text search across all Salesforce data
The Salesforce MCP Server exposes 12 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 to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Salesforce 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
Ask Claude: "Using Salesforce, show me..." — 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Salesforce MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Salesforce 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 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 + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Salesforce MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Salesforce tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Salesforce nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Salesforce outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Salesforce status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Salesforce MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Salesforce to Claude Code via MCP:
create_record
Provide JSON fields as a string. Create a new Salesforce record
delete_record
This action is irreversible. Delete a Salesforce record
describe_object
Useful for understanding data structure. Get metadata about a Salesforce object
get_record
Specify the SObject type (Account, Contact, Opportunity, Case, Lead) and the record ID. Get a specific Salesforce record by type and ID
global_search
Returns matches across Accounts, Contacts, Leads, and other objects simultaneously. Search across all Salesforce objects
list_accounts
List Salesforce accounts
list_contacts
List Salesforce contacts
list_opportunities
List sales opportunities
list_reports
List available Salesforce reports
run_report
Use list_reports first to find the report ID. Execute a Salesforce report and get results
soql_query
Example: SELECT Id, Name FROM Account WHERE Industry = 'Technology' LIMIT 10 Execute a SOQL query against Salesforce
update_record
Provide the SObject type, ID, and JSON fields to update. Update an existing Salesforce record
Example Prompts for Salesforce in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Salesforce immediately.
"Show me all open opportunities worth over $50,000."
"Create a new lead for John Smith from TechCo, email john@techco.com."
"Run the Monthly Sales Report."
Troubleshooting Salesforce MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Salesforce to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Salesforce + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Salesforce 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 with your favorite client
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Connect Salesforce to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.