How to Use the Salsa Engage MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Salsa Engage MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon in your chat input will show the active Salsa Engage tools.

Q: Can I query offline donations using Salsa Engage in Claude Desktop?

Yes. The listofflinedonations tool lets Claude Desktop pull offline transaction records directly into your chat. This helps you reconcile physical checks without switching tabs.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle Salsa Engage webhooks?

The listconfiguredwebhooks tool lets Claude Desktop inspect active webhook endpoints. While you cannot create new webhooks with this specific MCP server, you can quickly verify which external systems are receiving real-time updates.

Q: What happens if the API connection drops?

Use checkapihealth to verify your connection status. Claude Desktop will run this quick diagnostic to tell you if the Salsa Engage servers are responding or if your token expired.

Control supporter segments and pull real-time fundraising data directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat.

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Segment donor lists on the fly inside Claude Desktop

The `upsert_supporter_group` tool lets you build targeted lists right inside your Claude Desktop chat window. You tell Claude Desktop which donors need to be grouped, and it executes the API call to build the list in Salsa Engage. You can then run `assign_supporters_to_group` to populate those lists based on chat commands. This keeps your donor database organized while you draft your outreach templates.

Monitor campaign metrics with this MCP Server

The `get_engagement_metrics` tool retrieves real-time campaign performance data directly into your Claude Desktop interface. You do not have to export CSV files or log into a separate dashboard to see how your latest email performed. Combining this with `list_engagement_activities` allows Claude Desktop to analyze supporter actions on the spot. Your agent can instantly point out which segments are ignoring your appeals.

Clean up supporter profiles during chat sessions

The `upsert_supporter_profile` tool updates donor records on Salsa Engage directly from your Claude Desktop console. When a donor emails you a new address, you paste it into the chat and let Claude Desktop handle the database update. You can verify the updates immediately by calling `list_supporters` within the same thread. This eliminates manual data entry chores while you focus on writing personalized thank-you letters.

Setup guide

Set up Salsa Engage MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Salsa Engage MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Salsa Engage MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under salsa-engage-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salsa-engage-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Salsa Engage MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the hammer icon in your chat input will show the active Salsa Engage tools.

Yes. The `list_offline_donations` tool lets Claude Desktop pull offline transaction records directly into your chat. This helps you reconcile physical checks without switching tabs.

The `list_configured_webhooks` tool lets Claude Desktop inspect active webhook endpoints. While you cannot create new webhooks with this specific MCP server, you can quickly verify which external systems are receiving real-time updates.

Use `check_api_health` to verify your connection status. Claude Desktop will run this quick diagnostic to tell you if the Salsa Engage servers are responding or if your token expired.

Yes. Vinkius runs this MCP Server in an isolated, zero-trust V8 sandbox where your supporter profiles and donation records are never stored. Your API credentials stay encrypted, and data only passes through to your local Claude Desktop app during active tool calls.

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