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Learn how to connect Richards CRM to Claude Code and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Create LeadGet Company ProfileGet LeadGet ProjectList EmployeesList EstimatesList InvoicesList LeadsList OrdersList ProjectsList Proposals
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What is the Richards CRM MCP Server?

Connect your Richards Building Supply CRM account to any AI agent and take full control of your exterior contracting orchestration through natural conversation. Powered by the Construct CRM engine, this integration allows you to retrieve lead metadata, manage project lifecycles, and orchestrate material orders directly from your chat interface.

What you can do

  • Lead & Prospect Orchestration — List all managed leads and retrieve detailed profile metadata, including creating new contacts programmatically to ensure your pipeline is always synchronized.
  • Project & Job Lifecycle Management — Access and monitor active projects and retrieve detailed technical metadata directly from the AI interface to keep your exterior jobs on track.
  • Estimating & Proposals Intelligence — Access project estimates and monitor proposal statuses to ensure your bidding process is always optimized via natural language.
  • Material Ordering & Invoice Control — List and retrieve order metadata and invoices to maintain a clear overview of your supply chain and business expenses.
  • Operational Monitoring — Track employee assignments and manage company profile metadata using simple AI commands.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Richards CRM API Key from your account settings
3. Start managing your contracting workflows from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No more manual order tracking or switching between Material and CRM apps. Your AI acts as a dedicated project coordinator or operations lead.

Who is this for?

  • Exterior Contractors & Foremen — quickly retrieve project details and monitor lead status without switching apps.
  • Operations Managers — automate the management of material orders and track project history via natural conversation.
  • Sales Teams — streamline the retrieval of estimates and monitor proposal health directly within the chat.

Built-in capabilities (11)

create_lead

Create a new lead

get_company_profile

Get company profile details

get_lead

Get details for a specific lead

get_project

Get details of a specific project

list_employees

List all employees

list_estimates

List all estimates

list_invoices

List all invoices

list_leads

List all leads

list_orders

List all purchase orders

list_projects

List all projects

list_proposals

List all proposals

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers Richards CRM as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Richards CRM data drives decisions without human intervention.

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    Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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    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 Richards CRM 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

See it in action

Richards CRM in Claude Code

AI Agent→Vinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Richards CRM and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Richards CRM to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

3,400+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself3,400+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Richards CRM in Claude Code

The Richards CRM MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 11 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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Richards CRM
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Richards CRM for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the Richards CRM MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can my AI automatically find the details and status for a specific project just by providing its ID?

Yes! Use the get_project tool with the Project ID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata, including job status, linked leads, and material requirements in seconds.

02

How do I find my Richards CRM API Key?

Log in to your Richards CRM account, navigate to the integration or API settings section, and you will find your unique secret API key there.

03

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

04

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.

05

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.

06

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

07

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable