ShadowBot MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ShadowBot 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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claude mcp add shadowbot --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About ShadowBot MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to ShadowBot (影刀RPA), the leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform for high-performance browser and desktop automation. This MCP provides 10 tools to manage automation robots, orchestrate execution tasks, and monitor the health of your digital workforce programmatically.
Claude Code registers ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Robot Orchestration — List and inspect available automation robots and their current operational status
- Task Execution — Trigger specific automation tasks and handle job lifecycle management from start to finish
- Performance Monitoring — Retrieve granular execution logs and track robot throughput and success rates
- Credential Handling — Monitor and manage robotic account assignments and access tokens for secure automation
- Global Management — Access organizational project structures and list active automation workflows directly from your agent
The ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot
Ask Claude: "Using ShadowBot, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ShadowBot MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot 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
ShadowBot + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ShadowBot MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ShadowBot tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ShadowBot nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ShadowBot outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ShadowBot status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ShadowBot MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ShadowBot to Claude Code via MCP:
get_robot_details
Get detailed information for a specific robot
get_task_details
Retrieve the status and results of a ShadowBot task
list_apps
List all RPA applications in your ShadowBot account
list_department_members
List members in a specific department
list_departments
Retrieve the organizational department list
list_online_robots
List currently online robots
list_robots
List all robots associated with the account
list_task_logs
Retrieve logs for a specific task
start_task
Remote trigger a ShadowBot RPA application
stop_task
Stop a running ShadowBot task
Example Prompts for ShadowBot in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ShadowBot immediately.
"List all automation robots in my ShadowBot account and show their status."
"Start task 'process_invoices' on robot ID 'bot_rpa_777'."
"Get the execution logs for Job ID 'job_12345'."
Troubleshooting ShadowBot MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ShadowBot to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ShadowBot + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot with your favorite client
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Connect ShadowBot to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.