How to Use the zipBoard MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I manage project lists using zipBoard with Claude Code?

Yes. The listprojects tool returns a clean list of every board name and ID, which you can easily script against to check for existence or update status flags.

Q: Does zipBoard handle organization context with Claude Code?

The getorganization tool retrieves necessary company structure information. Your script can use this data point to verify that the project being built belongs to the correct organizational unit before committing.

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Initialize projects via scripts

The `create_project` tool lets your CI/CD pipeline spin up a new zipBoard project. You pass the required data as a JSON string, making it perfect for automated environment setup. It ensures that every deployment run starts with a clean, defined scope, which is critical for reliable pipelines.

Automate task and issue logging

Your script can use `create_task` to automatically log issues when specific build failures occur. This keeps your bug tracking system synchronized with your deployment logs. Later, you pipe the output of `list_tasks` into a report generator to summarize all open work items.

Gather project inventory data

Use `list_files` in a cron job to check for updated assets across all environments. This is necessary before any major build or deployment. Similarly, running `list_projects` allows your script to validate that all expected boards exist and are active.

Setup guide

Set up zipBoard 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 zipboard-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

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

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Common questions about zipBoard MCP in Claude Code

You pipe the output of one tool into another. For instance, run `list_projects` to get all board IDs, and then loop through them calling `create_task` for each one.

Yes. The `list_projects` tool returns a clean list of every board name and ID, which you can easily script against to check for existence or update status flags.

zipBoard exposes project metadata, task records, file URLs, and organizational details. These structured data types are ideal for piping into shell scripts or feeding them to other back-end services.

The `get_organization` tool retrieves necessary company structure information. Your script can use this data point to verify that the project being built belongs to the correct organizational unit before committing.

This MCP Server touches project metadata, task records, and file URLs. When running in a CI/CD pipeline, ensure that only necessary credentials are exposed to prevent sensitive resource enumeration.

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