SmartLead MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add SmartLead 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add smartlead --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About SmartLead MCP Server
Connect SmartLead to your AI agent and manage your cold email infrastructure at scale.
Claude Code registers SmartLead as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where SmartLead data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Campaign Management — Create, edit, and monitor campaigns with multi-mailbox rotation.
- Lead Management — Upload leads, track statuses, and manage engagement across campaigns.
- Email Account Rotation — Monitor sending accounts, warm-up scores, and inbox placement rates.
- Analytics — Pull campaign performance metrics including opens, clicks, replies, and conversions.
The SmartLead MCP Server exposes 8 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 SmartLead to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SmartLead 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 SmartLead
Ask Claude: "Using SmartLead, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the SmartLead MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with SmartLead 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 SmartLead 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
SmartLead + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the SmartLead MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed SmartLead tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query SmartLead nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe SmartLead outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query SmartLead status endpoints and alert on anomalies
SmartLead MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect SmartLead to Claude Code via MCP:
add_lead
Add lead
get_campaign
Get campaign
get_campaign_analytics
Get campaign analytics
list_campaigns
List campaigns
list_email_accounts
List email accounts
list_leads
List leads
pause_campaign
Pause campaign
resume_campaign
Resume campaign
Example Prompts for SmartLead in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with SmartLead immediately.
"What's the status of my 'Enterprise Q2' campaign?"
"Check warm-up progress on my sending accounts."
"Upload 500 new leads to the 'SaaS Founders' campaign."
Troubleshooting SmartLead MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting SmartLead to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
SmartLead + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating SmartLead 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 SmartLead with your favorite client
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Connect SmartLead to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.