Appcues Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage in-app onboarding and user segments through natural conversation.
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Why people use Appcues
Appcues UX Orchestration for Product Managers
This Connector lets you do all of that in a single chat. You can ask your agent to pull flow details, list your segments, or check your API status instantly. It puts your entire experience portfolio into a single conversation, giving you a clear view of your onboarding health without the tab fatigue.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line of communication to your product's user experience data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verify if a new onboarding flow is live
A product manager asks the agent to check the status of a new flow.
- Real-world use case 02
Audit segments for zero engagement
A growth lead asks to find inactive segments.
- Real-world use case 03
Emergency flow shutdown
A developer notices a bug in a feature announcement and asks the agent to take it down.
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 your Appcues account is connected to the API. This helps you ensure your data is syncing correctly.
- 02 Capability
Delete user
Remove a specific user from your Appcues account. This action is permanent and helps keep your data clean.
- 03 Capability
Get flow
Get the specific details of an onboarding flow. You can use this to see how a specific experience is configured.
- 04 Capability
Get segment
Get the details of a specific user segment. This helps you understand your targeting architecture.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Appcues.
- 05 Capability
Get user
Get a user profile from your Appcues account. Use this to find specific user data for troubleshooting.
- 06 Capability
List checklists
List all checklists in your account. This gives you a quick overview of your current experience tasks.
- 07 Capability
List flows
List all onboarding flows in your account. Use this to see every experience you have created.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Appcues.
- 08 Capability
List segments
List all user segments in your account. This lets you see your entire targeting directory at once.
- 09 Capability
Publish flow
Publish a flow that is currently in a draft state. Use this to make your new experience live for users.
- 10 Capability
Unpublish flow
Unpublish a flow so users no longer see it. Use this to take down content instantly.
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_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2r1yESn91natWFEusFajPXS5tAOTMM9BrWYFqpTB/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.
The product manager who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to see if a new onboarding flow is actually live, or the growth lead who needs to verify user segments without leaving their workspace.
Product Manager
Uses this to check onboarding health and flow completion rates during weekly planning.
Growth Lead
Uses this to audit user segments and verify targeting metadata for new campaigns.
Developer
Uses this to pull engagement data into custom reports or verify API connectivity.
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Before you connect
Questions about Appcues.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Appcues MCP to see my onboarding flows?
Yes, this Connector lets you list all your active and draft onboarding flows directly through your AI agent, giving you a quick overview of your experience portfolio.
How does the Appcues MCP help with user segments?
It allows you to list and get details for all your user segments, making it much easier to audit your targeting architecture and verify who is seeing your content.
Can the Appcues MCP publish new flows?
Yes, you can use your agent to publish flows that are currently in a draft state, allowing you to take new experiences live without manual dashboard clicks.
Does the Appcues MCP show me user profiles?
Yes, it can fetch specific user profiles from your account, which is helpful for troubleshooting individual user issues or auditing specific engagement.
Is the Appcues MCP good for product managers?
It's designed specifically for product and growth roles who need to manage UX flows, monitor onboarding health, and coordinate user growth efficiently.
How do I check if my Appcues connection is working?
You can simply ask your agent to check the Appcues status, and it will verify your API connectivity to ensure your data is syncing correctly.
Can I use the Appcues MCP to manage checklists?
Yes, the Connector can list all checklists in your account, helping you keep track of your experience tasks and onboarding requirements.
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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