How to Use the vote.direct MCP in Claude

Q: How does Claude Desktop use vote.direct?

Claude Desktop lets your AI client call the vote.direct tools directly. You can run these checks locally on your machine, which is great for sensitive data. This keeps all the election logistics right where you are working.

Q: Can I check polling locations with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. The getpollinglocations tool finds polling spots based on an address, giving you immediate coverage data. This is one of the core functions we built into this MCP Server.

Check election data and logistics using Claude Desktop's local tools.

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Audit Local Polling Sites

Need to know where people vote? Use `get_polling_locations` to find sites near a specific address. It gives you the real-time data necessary for local campaigns. Don't rely on outdated maps. This tool pinpoints physical polling locations, making it easy for your AI client to audit coverage areas quickly.

Check Voter Registration Status

Determine if voters are ready. The `get_registration_details` function pulls current state voter deadlines and links instantly. You get the exact rules needed for any given state. Your agent reads this data so you don't have to cross-reference five different government websites just to find a deadline.

Review Upcoming Elections via MCP Server

Figure out what’s coming up. Call `get_upcoming_elections` and pass in a ZIP code to get a list of scheduled votes. This is critical for planning outreach efforts. This simple function helps you map election cycles across large geographic areas, letting your AI client plan its next moves.

Setup guide

Set up vote.direct 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 vote.direct 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 vote.direct 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 votedirect-mcp.

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

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Common questions about vote.direct MCP in Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop lets your AI client call the `vote.direct` tools directly. You can run these checks locally on your machine, which is great for sensitive data. This keeps all the election logistics right where you are working.

Absolutely. The `get_polling_locations` tool finds polling spots based on an address, giving you immediate coverage data. This is one of the core functions we built into this MCP Server.

Yep. You install the MCP Server using the Developer Settings and verify it with the hammer icon in chat. It's ready to go immediately. It’s a standard, reliable connection.

If you set up the server locally via stdio transport on your Desktop App, it doesn't need external internet access. It runs as a subprocess right on your machine. But if you use the web connector for Claude Web, then yes, it needs to be publicly reachable.

This server touches voter registration deadlines and specific polling location addresses. It helps manage general voter info without needing personal identifiers.

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