How to Use the Zippopotam.us Alternative MCP in Claude

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Resolve locations using postal codes.

The `get_location_by_postal_code` tool fetches location details for any zip code. You just pass it the number, and it returns the associated city, state, and coordinates. This means you never have to manually look up coordinates again. Your agent pulls that live data right into the chat interface so you can copy/paste it instantly.

Find zip codes based on city name.

Need to find all possible postal codes for a specific area? Use `get_postal_codes_by_city`. You supply the city and state, and this tool returns a list of valid zip codes. It's perfect for validation checks in your local scripts. Your agent handles the lookup, keeping you out of the terminal and right in the conversation.

Check location data locally.

Your AI client connects to this MCP Server running on your machine. This lets Claude Desktop run geocoding lookups against local services or databases. You can test API calls immediately without needing a public endpoint URL, just by configuring the server in `claude_desktop_config.json`.

Setup guide

Set up Zippopotam.us Alternative 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 Zippopotam.us Alternative 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 Zippopotam.us Alternative 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 zippopotamus-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Zippopotam.us Alternative MCP in Claude Desktop

You set up the MCP Server in your Developer settings and verify it via the hammer icon. Once connected, you tell your agent to run a lookup, and it uses the data from this server.

Yes. Since the tool runs through the local stdio transport or public URL, your agent handles repeated calls efficiently. It's designed for continuous data checking, not just single requests.

For local file access or testing against localhost servers, you configure the server directly within your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. This gives maximum control over the execution environment.

It handles strings for postal codes and location names, and it outputs structured JSON containing coordinates (latitude/longitude). You'll get clean, usable data every time.

This server touches publicly available geographical metadata: postal codes, city names, state abbreviations, and latitude/longitude coordinates. It doesn't deal with personal user records.

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