How to Use the UK Postbox MCP in Claude

Q: Does the MCP Server handle address management when I use UK Postbox with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You can run listaddresses to see all existing forwarding addresses registered under your account before sending new correspondence or setting up redirects.

Manage your physical mail and correspondence directly through Claude Desktop.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect UK Postbox to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup UK Postbox with Claude Desktop

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Send letters from your desktop environment.

You can write code or prompt Claude to send a letter. Just provide the recipient's name, full address, and the content of the message when using `send_letter`. It handles the physical sending process for you.

Track mail items across local or remote connections.

Need to know what arrived? You can use tools like `list_mail_items` to see everything stored. If you need specifics on one item, run `get_mail_item`. It gives you the full details right in your chat window.

Get detailed parcel information instantly.

When a package comes through, don't guess what it is. Use `list_parcels` to see all incoming shipments, and then run `get_parcel` on the specific ID to get tracking details and contents.

Setup guide

Set up UK Postbox MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The UK Postbox MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the UK Postbox MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under uk-postbox-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uk-postbox-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about UK Postbox MCP in Claude Desktop

It's straightforward. You prompt your agent, telling it you need a connection check. The MCP Server runs `check_ukpostbox_status` and reports back whether the API is currently connected or if there are service issues.

Yes. You tell your agent to perform a forwarding action, and it executes `forward_mail`. This directs incoming physical mail to a different address you specify.

The system will report the failure directly. Since your agent is running locally, it gives immediate feedback on why the tool call failed, helping you fix the configuration.

Absolutely. You can run `list_addresses` to see all existing forwarding addresses registered under your account before sending new correspondence or setting up redirects.

The server handles and retrieves metadata about scanned letters, which includes the content type, date received, and whether a scan was successfully requested via `request_scan`.

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