How to Use the Urlbox MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check render status when running Urlbox with Claude Code?

You use the getrenderstatus tool. This function confirms if a job initiated via renderasync has completed successfully, which is necessary for scripting logic.

Q: What account info does Urlbox provide to Claude Code?

You call getaccountinfo to read your profile details. This lets your script verify permissions or check billing limits before making API calls.

Q: Can I extract specific data points using Urlbox with Claude Code?

Yes, the renderselector tool allows you to specify exactly which element's content you want. This is perfect for scripting targeted data extraction from a page.

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Use `render_sync` to get a full, immediate render of a URL inside a script. For non-blocking jobs, kick off the rendering using `render_async`, knowing the result will hit a webhook later. It’s also great for capturing screenshots with `capture_png` or creating PDFs with `capture_pdf`.

Inspect and Target Code Snippets

The `render_selector` tool lets you pass a specific CSS selector to get only the target element's content. This is much cleaner than rendering everything via `render_html`. If you need raw HTML for debugging, use `render_html`; otherwise, stick to selectors.

Monitor Infrastructure Status

When running in a pipeline, tracking resources matters. Use `get_credit_usage` to check consumption limits. You can also manage endpoints by listing available webhooks with `list_webhooks` or checking the status of long jobs using `get_render_status`. This MCP Server keeps all your captured data organized across buckets, which you see via `list_storage_buckets`.

Setup guide

Set up Urlbox 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 urlbox-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http urlbox-alternative-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 Urlbox 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": {
    "urlbox-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Urlbox MCP in Claude Code

You use the `get_render_status` tool. This function confirms if a job initiated via `render_async` has completed successfully, which is necessary for scripting logic.

You call `get_account_info` to read your profile details. This lets your script verify permissions or check billing limits before making API calls.

Yes, the `render_selector` tool allows you to specify exactly which element's content you want. This is perfect for scripting targeted data extraction from a page.

It returns a list of all proxy endpoints available to the server. You can integrate these proxies into your scripts for geo-specific content fetching.

This MCP Server handles URL strings and rendered web page material (PDF/PNG). The focus remains on public, captured web assets.

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