TarotAPI MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add TarotAPI 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 tarotapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About TarotAPI MCP Server
Connect TarotAPI to any AI agent and access the complete 78-card tarot deck with detailed meanings, keywords, fortune telling interpretations, and card imagery through natural language.
Claude Code registers TarotAPI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where TarotAPI data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Daily Draw — Pull a random card for daily guidance and reflection
- Full Deck Browser — Explore all 78 Major and Minor Arcana cards
- Detailed Readings — Get upright and reversed meanings, keywords, and fortune telling interpretations for any card
- Multi-Card Spreads — Draw multiple random cards for past/present/future or Celtic Cross readings
- Meaning Search — Find cards by their interpretive meanings or keywords
- Card Details — Access full card descriptions, imagery, and arcana classifications
The TarotAPI MCP Server exposes 6 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 TarotAPI to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TarotAPI 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 TarotAPI
Ask Claude: "Using TarotAPI, show me..." — 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the TarotAPI MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with TarotAPI 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 TarotAPI 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
TarotAPI + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the TarotAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed TarotAPI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query TarotAPI nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe TarotAPI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query TarotAPI status endpoints and alert on anomalies
TarotAPI MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect TarotAPI to Claude Code via MCP:
get_api_info
Get TarotAPI information
get_card
Includes full meanings (upright and reversed), keywords, fortune telling interpretations, description, and card image. Use short names like "ar01" (The Magician), "swac" (Ace of Cups), "wa02" (Two of Wands), etc. Get detailed information about a specific tarot card
get_multiple_random_cards
Useful for multi-card spreads like three-card past/present/future readings or Celtic Cross layouts. Returns up to 78 cards (full deck). Get multiple random tarot cards for a spread
get_random_card
Perfect for daily draws, quick readings, or when you need guidance from the tarot without specifying a particular card. Get a random tarot card for a daily reading
list_all_cards
Returns card names, numbers, arcana types, suits, and short names. Use this to browse the full deck or find card identifiers for detailed lookups. List all 78 tarot cards
search_cards
Supports searching by upright meaning, reversed meaning, or general text query. Returns all cards that match the search criteria with full card details. Search tarot cards by meaning or keywords
Example Prompts for TarotAPI in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with TarotAPI immediately.
"Pull a card for my daily reading."
"Give me a three-card past/present/future reading."
"What does The Fool card mean in tarot?"
Troubleshooting TarotAPI MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting TarotAPI to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
TarotAPI + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating TarotAPI 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 TarotAPI with your favorite client
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Connect TarotAPI to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.