Appcues Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage in-app experiences and user segments for growth engineering.
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Why people use Appcues
Appcues for Managing In-App Messaging and Growth Flows
This Connector puts all those actions into one place. You can ask your agent to check a flow's status, pull a user's profile, or push a new event to the system in one go. You get a unified way to control your growth platform without the constant context switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get a natural language interface for your entire Appcues account.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Auditing onboarding
A product manager asks the agent to list all active flows to see if the 'New User Welcome' is still live.
- Real-world use case 02
Triggering rewards
A growth engineer asks the agent to track a 'purchase_complete' event for a user to trigger a thank you flow.
- Real-world use case 03
Segment verification
A success lead asks for the details of the 'High Value' segment to see if a specific user is included.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Appcues capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Appcues.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Appcues.
- 01 Capability
Check appcues status
Verify Appcues API connectivity
- 02 Capability
Delete user
This action is irreversible. Delete a user from Appcues
- 03 Capability
Get flow
Get_flow gets details for a specific flow. Use it to check the configuration of a particular in-app experience.
- 04 Capability
Get segment
Get_segment gets details for a specific segment. This helps you understand who is included in a particular targeting group.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Appcues.
- 05 Capability
Get user
Get user profile from Appcues
- 06 Capability
List checklists
List_checklists lists all checklists configured in the account. It helps you keep track of various project requirements.
- 07 Capability
List flows
List_flows lists all Appcues flows for the account. You can use this to get a bird's eye view of all active experiences.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Appcues.
- 08 Capability
List segments
List_segments lists all user segments defined in Appcues. Use this to browse your existing targeting groups quickly.
- 09 Capability
Publish flow
Publish_flow publishes a draft flow. This is the final step to launch your new in-app content.
- 10 Capability
Unpublish flow
Unpublish_flow unpublishes an active flow. Use this to stop an experience the moment it's no longer needed.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Appcues to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Appcues from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Appcues, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Appcues for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Appcues URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Appcues in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appcues": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Appcues
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Appcues, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appcues": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Appcues
Ask Copilot: "Using Appcues, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appcues": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Appcues
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Appcues, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appcues": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Appcues
Ask Cline: "Using Appcues, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add appcues --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rOwkjQxM3AikVsYjGJetdi9QldtT26neyniJs3YT/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Appcues
Ask Claude: "Using Appcues, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Appcues can move forward.
This Connector is for growth teams who are tired of manually updating segments or hunting through dashboards to see which onboarding flows are actually live. It's for the person who needs to push live content to web and mobile apps without the friction of manual dashboard navigation.
Growth Engineer
Tracks real-time events and updates user profiles to trigger automated journeys.
Product Manager
Audits active onboarding flows and manages content across web and mobile platforms.
Customer Success Lead
Checks user profiles and segment memberships to provide better support.
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Before you connect
Questions about Appcues.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Appcues MCP help me manage my user onboarding?
Yes, it lets you audit, view, and publish onboarding flows using natural language. You can check which flows are live and manage them without leaving your AI workspace.
How do I use Appcues MCP to track user events?
You can ask your agent to track real-time events or profile updates for specific users. This helps trigger personalized journeys based on actual user behavior.
Can I use Appcues MCP to manage mobile app experiences?
Yes, it includes specific capabilities to list and manage experiences designed specifically for your mobile applications, keeping them separate from your web flows.
Does the Appcues MCP support user segmentation?
It does. You can list all your segments, retrieve specific details about them, and verify which users are included in your targeting groups.
How does Appcues MCP help with growth engineering?
It allows growth engineers to programmatically track user events and updates to trigger personalized journeys, making it easier to run experiments and scale personalization.
Can I use Appcues MCP to publish new content?
You can ask your agent to publish draft flows to your web or mobile apps instantly. It also lets you unpublish content just as quickly.
How do I get my Appcues API Key and Secret?
You can generate API keys in the Appcues Studio. Go to Settings > Integrations > API Keys to create a new set of credentials.
What is my Appcues Account ID?
Your Account ID is a unique numeric identifier for your Appcues account. You can find it in the URL of your Appcues Studio (e.g., studio.appcues.com/accounts/YOUR_ID) or in your Account Settings.
Does this server support the EU region?
Yes, you can configure the APPCUES_REGION environment variable to eu if your account is hosted in the Appcues European data center.
How do I find my Appcues API Key?
Log in to your account, navigate to Settings > API, and copy your unique API Key and Secret from the credentials section.
Can I check flow completion rates via AI?
Yes! The list_flows capability allows your agent to retrieve completion and interaction metadata for all your active experiences.
How do I list my user segments?
Use the list_segments capability to retrieve your complete directory along with the unique identifiers for all managed targeting groups.
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