Swan MCP Server for Claude Code 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Swan 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 swan --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Swan MCP Server
The Swan MCP Server embeds a complete European Banking-as-a-Service architecture into Vinkius LLMs.
Claude Code registers Swan as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Swan data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Automated Root Provisioning — Instantly spin up local branch operations allocating FRA or ESP IBAN formats through
swan_create_account. - Card Administration — Ask the agent to generate custom virtual Mastercards assigned exclusively to distinct contractors utilizing
swan_add_virtual_card. - Direct SEPA Execution — Move exact funds safely parsing external creditor data natively through
swan_create_sepa_transferdirectly across European networks.
The Swan MCP Server exposes 9 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 Swan to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Swan 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 Swan
Ask Claude: "Using Swan, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Swan MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Swan 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 Swan 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
Swan + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Swan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Swan tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Swan nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Swan outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Swan status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Swan MCP Tools for Claude Code (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Swan to Claude Code via MCP:
swan_add_virtual_card
Provisions a robust Mastercard Virtual Debit
swan_cancel_card
Permanently cancel a specific corporate card
swan_create_account
Requires an existing AccountHolderId. Dynamically provision a European Account under your ledger
swan_create_sepa_transfer
Initiate a standard European SEPA Credit Transfer
swan_get_accounts
List all operational Swan Bank Accounts/IBANs
swan_get_project_info
Fetch overarching details about your connected Swan Project Node
swan_get_transactions
Retrieve the ledger history for a specific Account
swan_list_cards
List all physical and virtual cards
swan_simulate_incoming_transfer
Sandbox Only - Inject fake money
Example Prompts for Swan in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Swan immediately.
"Retrieve my core project identifier and map the legal entity ID."
"Launch a brand new sub-account in France. Bind it to the root entity targeting EUR processing."
"Sweep the ledger of Account X123 and list the latest 5 transactions."
Troubleshooting Swan MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Swan to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Swan + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Swan 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 Swan with your favorite client
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Connect Swan to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.