Ask Kodiak Connector for AI agents.

Q: How do I find my Ask Kodiak Group ID and API Key?

Log in to your Ask Kodiak account, go to Company Settings, and you will find your Group ID and API Key listed in the API section.

7 live capabilities

Find commercial insurance products and carrier appetite data instantly.

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Why people use Ask Kodiak

Ask Kodiak Commercial Insurance Product Search

This Connector lets your agent do that work for you. You tell your agent the industry and state, and it pulls the appetite data from Ask Kodiak instantly. You get a clear list of who's interested in the risk without ever leaving your chat window.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant answers on carrier eligibility 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

Finding coverage for a tech startup

A broker asks for 'Software Development' products in NY and gets a list of eligible carriers using list_products.
Real-world use case 02

Checking carrier appetite

An underwriter wants to see if a specific carrier will cover a high-risk construction project using get_product.
Real-world use case 03

Identifying NAICS codes

A new lead describes their business, and the agent suggests the correct codes using suggest_naics.

Complete set · 7capabilities

The complete Ask Kodiak capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Ask Kodiak.

Capability set01 / 02

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Ask Kodiak.

01 Capability
Get account check
Verifies your Ask Kodiak account is connected properly. Use this to make sure your credentials work before starting a search.
02 Capability
List companies
Lists all insurance carriers and companies in the database. Use this to see which carriers are available for your search.
03 Capability
Get company products
Lists every product a specific company offers. This helps you see the full scope of a carrier's portfolio.
04 Capability
Get product
Shows the full appetite and details for a single insurance product. Use this to see exactly what a carrier wants to cover.

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05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Ask Kodiak.

05 Capability
List classifications
Searches for various industry classifications. This helps you find the right category for a specific type of business.
06 Capability
List products
Searches for commercial insurance products based on your criteria. Use this to find products by state, eligibility, and risk type.
07 Capability
Suggest naics
Provides NAICS code suggestions based on a text query. Use this to get the correct classification code for a new client.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Ask Kodiak to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Ask Kodiak from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Ask Kodiak for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Ask Kodiak in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-kodiak": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Ask Kodiak, help me...". 7 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-kodiak": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak

Ask Copilot: "Using Ask Kodiak, help me...". 7 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-kodiak": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Ask Kodiak, help me...". 7 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-kodiak": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak

Ask Cline: "Using Ask Kodiak, help me...". 7 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add ask-kodiak --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1gQXBhysjCt4XuZlf0du7cLs6nnFqG1ymTx5lztS/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 Ask Kodiak

Ask Claude: "Using Ask Kodiak, show me...". 7 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Ask Kodiak can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for insurance brokers and underwriters who are tired of manual carrier portal searches and want to see risk eligibility in seconds.

Insurance Broker

Finds the right products for a client's specific industry and state in seconds.

Underwriter

Audits carrier appetite and risk classifications during the risk evaluation process.

Insurtech Developer

Builds automated underwriting workflows using real-time insurance data.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 4 capabilities

Lemonade

Manage Lemonade insurance. generate quotes, retrieve policy details, file claims, and handle cancellations via AI.

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02 3 capabilities

Crop Insurance Calculator

Calculate agricultural insurance parameters, premiums, and indemnity ceilings.

View Connector

03 3 capabilities

Indemnification Exposure Calculator

Calculate maximum financial exposure in indemnity clauses by assessing contractual caps, carve-outs, and jurisdiction.

View Connector

04 8 capabilities

Chatham Financial

Manage financial risk and valuations via Chatham Financial. track trades, monitor debt, and access market data directly from any AI agent.

View Connector

05 12 capabilities

Cedar AI

Process insurance documents with AI that extracts claims data, validates coverage, and accelerates underwriting decisions.

View Connector

06 8 capabilities

Agency Elephant

Track insurance agency performance, manage agent commissions, and monitor policy renewals for better business intelligence.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Ask Kodiak connected.

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ChatGPT
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Cursor
VS Code
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Cline
Zed
Continue
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Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Ask Kodiak.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

How does Ask Kodiak help with commercial insurance?

It gives your AI agent the ability to search thousands of commercial insurance products and see which carriers are interested in specific risks, saving you from manual portal searching.

Can I use Ask Kodiak to find NAICS codes?

Yes. You can ask your agent to suggest the correct NAICS codes based on a description of a business, which helps ensure accurate risk assessment.

Does Ask Kodiak show carrier appetite?

Yes, it pulls real-time data on which insurance companies have an appetite for specific industries, states, and types of commercial risks.

How do I connect Ask Kodiak to my AI agent?

You just need to provide your Group ID and API Key in your AI client's configuration. Once connected, your agent can use the capabilities automatically.

Can Ask Kodiak search by state?

Yes, it can filter commercial insurance products by state to show you exactly what is available in a specific geographic market.

Is Ask Kodiak for personal insurance?

No, this Connector is specifically designed for commercial insurance products, carrier appetite, and industry classifications.

How do I find my Ask Kodiak Group ID and API Key?

Log in to your Ask Kodiak account, go to Company Settings, and you will find your Group ID and API Key listed in the API section.

What is a NAICS code?

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is a standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Can I search for products by state?

Yes, use the list_products capability and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'NY', 'CA') in the state parameter to filter results.

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Give your agent a direct line to Ask Kodiak.

Connect Ask Kodiak once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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Ask Kodiak Commercial Insurance Product Search

You get instant answers on carrier eligibility without leaving your chat interface.

Finding coverage for a tech startup

Checking carrier appetite

Identifying NAICS codes

Get account check

List companies

Get company products

Get product

List classifications

List products

Suggest naics

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Ask Kodiak

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Ask Kodiak

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Ask Kodiak

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Ask Kodiak

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Ask Kodiak

Insurance Broker

Underwriter

Insurtech Developer

Lemonade

Crop Insurance Calculator

Indemnification Exposure Calculator

Chatham Financial

Cedar AI

Agency Elephant

Give your agent a direct line to Ask Kodiak.