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What is the Cradl AI MCP Server?
Integrate Cradl AI, the advanced document data extraction platform, directly into your AI workflow. Automate the processing of invoices, receipts, IDs, and custom forms using powerful deep learning models and natural language.
What you can do
- Data Extraction — Trigger real-time data extraction from document URLs with high precision.
- Model Management — List and explore your custom-trained extraction models.
- Workflow Monitoring — Track the status of document processing flows and individual tasks.
- Batch Processing — Audit and retrieve details for entire batches of processed documents.
How it works
- Connect the Cradl AI integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your Cradl AI API Key (found in your dashboard).
- Transform unstructured documents into actionable data via chat.
Who is this for?
- Finance Teams — Automate invoice and receipt processing without manual data entry.
- Operations Managers — Monitor high-volume document workflows and extraction accuracy.
- Developers — Audit model performance and task statuses during integration testing.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Touches OCR engine, model prediction, and data normalization boundary. Trigger a new data extraction prediction from a file URL
Touches individual file statuses and batch-level processing summary boundaries. Get details for a specific batch of documents
Touches integration points and document routing rules boundaries. Get structure and settings for a specific flow
Touches schema definitions, extraction accuracy metrics, and model metadata boundaries. Get details for a specific extraction model
Resolves confidence scores and extracted key-value pairs from the document. Check the status and results of a document task
Resolves batch identifiers, creation dates, and total document counts within each batch. List all document batches
Resolves model names, versions, and training statuses for document analysis. List all data extraction models in Cradl AI
Resolves task IDs, statuses (PENDING, COMPLETED, FAILED), and processing timestamps. List recent document processing tasks
Resolves flow IDs, triggers, and configured processing steps. List all document processing flows
Resolves model metadata based on a name keyword search. Search for extraction models by name
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Cradl AI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Cradl AI data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Cradl AI tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Cradl AI in Claude Code
Why run Cradl AI with Vinkius?
The Cradl AI connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Cradl AI using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Cradl AI and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Cradl AI to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Cradl AI for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and Cradl AI is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Cradl AI API Key?
Log in to your Cradl AI dashboard and navigate to the API section to generate a new key. Ensure you keep this key secure.
Which document formats are supported?
Cradl AI supports major formats including PDF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF for data extraction.
Can I train custom models via chat?
This integration currently focuses on executing extractions and monitoring tasks. Model training should be performed through the Cradl AI dashboard.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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