Can I get the review link for a specific video project?

Yes, just ask the agent for the presentation link of your project and it will fetch it securely.

How do I check engagement analytics on my shared reel?

You can query the AI to summarize view counts, average watch times, and comments left by clients on your reel.

Is it possible to invite a reviewer via the chat?

Yes! Provide the reviewer's email and the project ID, and the agent will dispatch a secure invite link.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Simian MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Add Project Comment, Create Reel, Delete Media, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Simian 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 Vinkius.

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About Simian MCP Server

The Simian MCP server enables your AI agent to manage your creative workflows. Retrieve media links, orchestrate review processes, and analyze viewer engagement directly from the chat interface.

Claude Code registers Simian 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 Simian data drives decisions without human intervention.

The Simian 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.

All 12 Simian tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Simian through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning video-sharing, creative-workflow, media-review, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

add_project_comment

Add a new comment or approval status to a file

create_reel

Create a new reel

delete_media

Permanently remove a file from the library

get_account_info

Retrieve account details and usage statistics

get_media

Get metadata for a specific media file

get_project_comments

Retrieve comments and annotations for a project file

get_reel

Get details of a specific reel

list_media

List all media files in the library

list_projects

List all active review and approval projects

list_reels

List all created reels (presentations)

share_reel

Send a reel to recipients via email or short link

update_media

Update metadata for a media file

Connect Simian to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Simian into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Simian

Ask Claude: "Using Simian, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Simian MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Simian 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 Simian 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

Simian + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Simian MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Simian tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Simian nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Simian outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Simian status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Simian in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Simian immediately.

"Get the review link for project 'Summer Campaign'."

"Summarize the analytics for my latest reel."

"Invite 'client@brand.com' to review project 104."

Troubleshooting Simian MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Simian to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Simian + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Simian MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.