Zip MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Zip as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add zip --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Zip MCP Server
Connect your Zip (formerly Quadpay) merchant account to any AI agent to automate your Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to initiate checkouts, manage order authorizations, and process captures or refunds directly from natural language interfaces.
Claude Code registers Zip as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Zip data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Checkout Initiation — Create new checkout sessions and retrieve redirect URLs for customers
- Order Management — Authorize and confirm orders across US and Global gateway environments
- Payment Ingestion — Capture authorized funds once goods are shipped to finalize transactions
- Financial Resolution — Process full or partial refunds and void authorized but uncaptured payments
- Status Monitoring — Retrieve real-time status and lifecycle updates for any Zip order
- Account Insight — Access merchant configuration, currency limits, and account-level settings
The Zip MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Zip to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zip MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Zip
Ask Claude: "Using Zip, show me..." — 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Zip MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Zip through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Zip tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Zip + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Zip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Zip tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Zip nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Zip outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Zip status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Zip MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Zip to Claude Code via MCP:
authorize_zip_order
Typically used in US gateway integrations. Authorize a payment order
capture_zip_payment
Capture funds for an authorized order
confirm_zip_order
Finalize an authorized order
create_zip_checkout
Requires amount, currency, and redirect URLs. Initialize a new Zip checkout session
get_zip_merchant_config
Retrieve merchant account configuration
get_zip_order_status
g., Authorized, Captured, Cancelled) for a target order. Check the status of a Zip order
refund_zip_payment
Process a refund for an order
void_zip_payment
Void an authorized but uncaptured payment
Example Prompts for Zip in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Zip immediately.
"Create a Zip checkout for $100.00 USD."
"Check the status of Zip order ID '98765'."
"Capture payment for authorized order '98765'."
Troubleshooting Zip MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Zip to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Zip + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zip MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Zip with your favorite client
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Connect Zip to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.