How to Use the Upper Route Planner MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I use Upper Route Planner with Claude Code?

You connect via a simple command: claude mcp add.... Once connected, you can pipe the output of any tool—like listupperroutes—into subsequent shell commands.

Q: Can I use Upper Route Planner to check status in Claude Code?

Yes. Running checkupperstatus is a quick, clean command for your pipeline scripts, confirming the API's operational state before running heavy logic.

Q: How do I use Upper Route Planner to list routes in Claude Code?

Use the command line to execute listupperroutes. The output streams directly, letting your shell script parse all active delivery paths automatically.

Q: Can I get specific stop details using Upper Route Planner in Claude Code?

You can run getupperstopdetails as a scripted command. This is ideal for CI/CD jobs that need to validate data integrity across multiple known endpoints.

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Batch processing of all routes

Need to prep data for a nightly job? Run `list_upper_routes` and pipe the output directly into your cron script. This lets you process every route without needing a graphical interface. You can then grab driver lists using `list_upper_drivers` and combine them all in one shell pipeline.

System validation for CI/CD

Before deploying, validate the connection. Use `check_upper_status` at the start of your pipeline script to ensure the API is reachable. Also run `get_upper_route_stop` against known coordinates to confirm network connectivity and data integrity.

Automated task dispatch

Integrate delivery scheduling directly into your workflow. Run `create_upper_delivery_task` from a headless script, allowing you to automatically generate tasks for the next day's shift. This is perfect for background jobs that manage resource allocation.

Setup guide

Set up Upper Route Planner MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see upper-route-planner-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Upper Route Planner transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Upper Route Planner tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http upper-route-planner-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Upper Route Planner MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upper-route-planner-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Upper Route Planner MCP in Claude Code

You connect via a simple command: `claude mcp add...`. Once connected, you can pipe the output of any tool—like `list_upper_routes`—into subsequent shell commands.

Yes. Running `check_upper_status` is a quick, clean command for your pipeline scripts, confirming the API's operational state before running heavy logic.

This MCP Server touches delivery route and driver assignment data. Scripts read `list_upper_drivers` and generate tasks via `create_upper_delivery_task` for automated processing.

Use the command line to execute `list_upper_routes`. The output streams directly, letting your shell script parse all active delivery paths automatically.

You can run `get_upper_stop_details` as a scripted command. This is ideal for CI/CD jobs that need to validate data integrity across multiple known endpoints.

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