• STRUCTURED
  • FILTERED
  • VALIDATED
  • HUMAN

How to convert vCard files to JSON with your AI

Connect your contact exports once. From then on, your AI handles the heavy lifting of restructuring contact data into clean, machine-readable formats.

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Short answer

How do I convert vCard files to JSON?

Your AI uses the parse_vcard_contacts tool to ingest .vcf files and output a structured JSON array. This eliminates the formatting errors that happen when you try to feed raw contact text directly into a chat window. You get a clean data structure ready for any downstream task.

Where every contact lands.

Data outcomes

The parser organizes your raw export into these specific formats.

STRUCTURED

Clean JSON arrays

The tool converts every vCard entry into a standard JSON object. You get a predictable schema that your AI can query reliably.

FILTERED

Targeted contact lists

Your AI can strip out unnecessary fields like notes or secondary addresses. You end up with only the specific contact data you actually need.

VALIDATED

Error-free data

The parser catches broken vCard syntax during the conversion. This prevents your AI from hallucinating or failing when reading malformed contact files.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If a contact file has missing or conflicting fields, the AI flags these for you. You decide how to handle incomplete profiles before moving them to a database.

The workflow

What your AI does when the file arrives.

The AI treats the vCard file as a raw data source to be cleaned and mapped.

  1. Ingest raw files

    The AI reads the contents of your .vcf export to identify individual contact blocks.

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  2. Map fields

    The tool extracts names, emails, and phone numbers into a standardized JSON schema.

    parse_vcard_contacts

  3. Clean duplicates

    Your agent identifies redundant entries within the parsed data to prevent clutter.

    parse_vcard_contacts

  4. Format for use

    The final output is a structured JSON object ready for your spreadsheet or CRM.

    parse_vcard_contacts

Try it

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Use these prompts to kick off the conversion process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual file names or specific field requirements.

vCard Contacts Parser Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nMwIDpe8t4IiDDLs4hL1zHyXkLRrKAbAmIxeZbyH/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — vCard Contacts Parser capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "vcard-contacts-parser-extended-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nMwIDpe8t4IiDDLs4hL1zHyXkLRrKAbAmIxeZbyH/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Convert this vCard file into a JSON array: [filename.vcf]

  • Parse these contacts and only give me the email addresses and names in JSON format.

  • Clean up this contact export and remove any entries that don't have a phone number.

  • Turn the contacts in [filename.vcf] into a JSON list, then find all entries from New York.

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FAQ

How the parser behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my original .vcf file?

    No. The tool only reads the file to create a new JSON output. Your original contact export remains untouched.

  • 02

    Will it work with large contact exports?

    Yes. The parser is designed to handle bloated files by breaking them down into structured objects for the AI to process.

  • 03

    Can the AI automatically upload these to my CRM?

    No. This tool only handles the conversion from vCard to JSON. You must use a different tool or manual step to move that data into a CRM.

  • 04

    What happens if a contact is missing an email address?

    The parser will still create a JSON object for that contact, but the email field will be empty or omitted based on your prompt.

  • 05

    Does the AI delete any contact information?

    No. The tool does not delete data from your source files. It only filters what is included in the resulting JSON output.

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