How to Use the Yelp Fusion MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I search for businesses using Yelp Fusion and Claude Code?

Write a simple script that calls searchbusinesses with parameters like city and zip code. The results stream to standard output, making the data available immediately for piping into other CLI tools.

Q: Can I get detailed insights on a business using Yelp Fusion and Claude Code?

Yes. You can script the call to getbusinessinsights. The metrics are outputted as text, which you then redirect into a structured logging system or a CSV file for later analysis.

Q: How do I find local events with Yelp Fusion and Claude Code?

Schedule a script to run searchevents periodically. This allows you to monitor local activities in the background, piping any new results directly into a Slack webhook or log file.

Q: Does Yelp Fusion handle specific job types when using Claude Code?

Yes. You can create a routine that calls getjobs with a specified natural language query. This is perfect for CI/CD checks, verifying if a service category exists in a target region before deploying related infrastructure.

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Batch search and filter business lists

You can write a shell script that calls `search_businesses` for all locations in an area. The output is streamed to stdout, letting you pipe it immediately into tools like `jq` or other processing scripts. This is perfect for large-scale data dumps. If your workflow requires validation, use `match_business`. You can wrap this tool call in a script block that takes a list of IDs and systematically validates them one by one, ensuring every record exists before proceeding.

Generate reports from detailed business data

A cron job could run a command calling `get_business_details` for a known ID. The result is then redirected into a report generator. Similarly, you can script the retrieval of review highlights using `get_review_highlights`. This allows background workers to compile reports on sentiment or key features. For service checks, use `get_service_offerings` in your pipeline. A simple command check can verify if a business supports required services before deployment.

Monitor events and job availability headlessly

Set up a background script that runs daily, calling `search_events` for the current location. You pipe the output to an email tool or write it to a log file, alerting stakeholders about upcoming activities. For staffing checks, use `get_jobs`. A scheduled job can run this command with a specific trade name, verifying if service categories are available in a region without needing any GUI interaction.

Setup guide

Set up Yelp Fusion 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 yelp-fusion-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http yelp-fusion-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 Yelp Fusion 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": {
    "yelp-fusion-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Yelp Fusion MCP in Claude Code

Write a simple script that calls `search_businesses` with parameters like city and zip code. The results stream to standard output, making the data available immediately for piping into other CLI tools.

Yes. You can script the call to `get_business_insights`. The metrics are outputted as text, which you then redirect into a structured logging system or a CSV file for later analysis.

This server touches public business information and review excerpts. The specific data type is limited to general, non-private operational records that are designed for public consumption or bulk scripting.

Schedule a script to run `search_events` periodically. This allows you to monitor local activities in the background, piping any new results directly into a Slack webhook or log file.

Yes. You can create a routine that calls `get_jobs` with a specified natural language query. This is perfect for CI/CD checks, verifying if a service category exists in a target region before deploying related infrastructure.

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