TED EU MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add TED EU 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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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add ted-eu --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About TED EU MCP Server
Connect TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) to any AI agent and search EU public procurement opportunities through natural conversation instead of navigating complex procurement portals.
Claude Code registers TED EU 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 TED EU data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Full-Text Search — Search across all TED procurement notices using keywords like "software development" or "medical equipment"
- Country Filtering — Find active tenders from any of the 27 EU member states using ISO country codes
- CPV Classification — Search by Common Procurement Vocabulary codes to target specific industry sectors
- Value Range Search — Filter tenders by contract value in EUR to match your company size and capacity
- Recent Opportunities — Monitor newly published tenders from the last 7 days to stay ahead of deadlines
- Notice Details — Retrieve full procurement details including lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contacts
The TED EU 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 TED EU to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TED EU 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 TED EU
Ask Claude: "Using TED EU, show me..." — 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the TED EU MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with TED EU 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 TED EU 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
TED EU + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the TED EU MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed TED EU tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query TED EU nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe TED EU outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query TED EU status endpoints and alert on anomalies
TED EU MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect TED EU to Claude Code via MCP:
get_tender
Includes description, lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contact. Get tender notice details
list_recent_tenders
Default is 7 days. Use to monitor new opportunities. List recently published tenders
search_by_country
Use ISO country codes: DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, etc. Search tenders by country
search_by_cpv
CPV codes classify EU contracts by sector: 72000000 (IT), 45000000 (Construction), 33000000 (Medical). Search tenders by CPV code
search_by_value
Useful for finding contracts matching your company size. Search tenders by contract value
search_tenders
Returns title, country, value, deadline, and contracting authority. Covers all 27 EU member states. Search EU public tenders
Example Prompts for TED EU in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with TED EU immediately.
"Find recent tenders for software development in France."
"Show me construction tenders worth over 5 million euros."
"What new tenders were published this week?"
Troubleshooting TED EU MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting TED EU to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
TED EU + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating TED EU 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 TED EU with your favorite client
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Connect TED EU to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.