Trimble MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Trimble 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 trimble --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Trimble MCP Server
Connect your AI agent exclusively to your *Trimble PCMILER logistics infrastructure. Elevate your transportation operations replacing disjointed navigation screens. Communicate organically to your agent to dictate exact vehicle dimensions to avoid tight bridges, compile meticulous state-by-state fuel mileage reports, or estimate holistic transit budgets using precise industrial coordinates.
Claude Code registers Trimble as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Trimble data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Heavy Routing Limits — Command a route trace bypassing commercial hazard zones using variables like actual truck dimensions (height, weight) directly in conversation
- Toll Estimation — Ping exactly how much a full route will impact your budget by breaking down both cash and electronic toll values mathematically
- State Mileage Reporting — Generate automatic fuel-tax (IFTA) summaries calculating exact penetration mileage crossed inside individual states
- Logistics Forensics — Interrogate geographical locations using structured isochrone grids (predicting max travel based on an hour limit) or matrix origins
- Spatial Exclusions — Trace itineraries avoiding strictly designated public roads and restricting expressways in the blink of an eye
The Trimble MCP Server exposes 10 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 Trimble to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trimble 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 Trimble
Ask Claude: "Using Trimble, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Trimble MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Trimble 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 Trimble 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
Trimble + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Trimble MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Trimble tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Trimble nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Trimble outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Trimble status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Trimble MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Trimble to Claude Code via MCP:
calculate_driving_isochrone
Provide center coordinates and time in minutes. Calculates the reachable area within a specific time limit from a center point
calculate_matrix_routing
Provide arrays of lon,lat points. Calculates distances and travel times between multiple origins and destinations
calculate_state_mileage
Calculates mileage broken down by US state or province for a given route
calculate_trip_tolls
Returns cash and electronic toll fees in USD. Estimates the total toll costs for a specific truck route
calculate_truck_route
Returns distance, time, and routing polyline. Calculates a truck-compliant route between multiple stops using Trimble PC*MILER
get_truck_directions
Considers bridge heights, HazMat restrictions, and weight limits. Retrieves turn-by-turn driving directions for a truck route
reverse_geocode
Converts geographic coordinates into the nearest commercial address
route_avoiding_roads
Calculates a route that explicitly avoids certain roads or expressways
route_by_vehicle_size
Provide vehicle height in inches and weight in lbs. Calculates a truck route using specific vehicle dimensions
search_trimble_address
Searches for locations and commercial addresses in the Trimble database
Example Prompts for Trimble in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Trimble immediately.
"Calculate a truck route starting from -74.0,40.7 to -75.0,41.0."
"What are the estimated toll costs passing that exact same route?"
Troubleshooting Trimble MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Trimble to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Trimble + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trimble 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 Trimble with your favorite client
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Trimble to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.