Cardly Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Send physical greeting cards and manage customer appreciation mail.
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Why people use Cardly
Cardly Physical Mail Automation for Gifting
Cardly changes that by moving the logistics into your chat. You just tell your agent what you need done, and it handles the data retrieval and order placement. You get physical cards in the mail without the tedious clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You turn a multi-step mail process into a single conversation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Send a quick thank you to a lead
A sales rep wants to thank a new lead.
- Real-world use case 02
Automate team birthday cards
HR needs to send cards to the whole team.
- Real-world use case 03
Review custom artwork designs
A brand manager wants to see their options.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete Cardly capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Cardly.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Cardly.
- 01 Capability
Add contact to list
Add a new person to a specific list in your account. This helps you keep your mailing database organized.
- 02 Capability
Find contact
Search for a specific person in your lists by their email address. It makes it easy to find the right recipient quickly.
- 03 Capability
Get account info
Pull core account details and status information. Use this to check your general account standing.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Cardly.
- 04 Capability
Get artwork details
Get specific metadata and info for a piece of card artwork. This is useful for checking design IDs and specifics.
- 05 Capability
List card artwork
See all available greeting card designs in your library. This lets you browse your options without leaving your chat.
- 06 Capability
List contact lists
List all contact lists in your account
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Cardly.
- 07 Capability
Place greeting card order
Place a real order for a physical greeting card to be shipped. This is the capability that actually sends the mail.
- 08 Capability
Preview greeting card
Generate a watermarked PDF preview of a card layout. This lets you verify the text and design before it prints.
- 09 Capability
Verify api connection
Check if your API key is working and active. Use this to troubleshoot any connection issues instantly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Cardly to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Cardly 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_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Cardly for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Cardly in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cardly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Cardly, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cardly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly
Ask Copilot: "Using Cardly, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cardly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cardly, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cardly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly
Ask Cline: "Using Cardly, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add cardly --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rmtkVUMmByrTvymx59h9Tx36WZHqq93WgulPlibU/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 Cardly
Ask Claude: "Using Cardly, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Cardly can move forward.
This is for the marketing manager who is tired of manual gifting spreadsheets and the sales rep who wants to send a tangible thank you without the friction of a web portal.
Marketing Manager
Sends birthday cards to the whole team without opening a browser.
Sales Development Rep
Automates follow-up mailings after a successful demo.
HR Specialist
Handles employee appreciation cards during peak seasons.
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Before you connect
Questions about Cardly.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Cardly send physical cards to other countries?
Yes, Cardly supports shipping to the US, Australia, UK, and many other locations worldwide. This means you can reach your customers or employees no matter where they are.
How do I see the different card designs I can use?
Your agent can list all the available designs in your account. This allows you to browse your full artwork library without leaving your chat window.
Can I see a preview of the card before I pay for it?
Yes, you can generate a watermarked preview of the card layout. This lets you verify that the message and design look right before the order is finalized.
Does Cardly let me manage my own contact lists?
You can add new recipients to specific lists and search for existing ones by email. This helps you keep your mailing database organized and ready to use.
Is this capability for sending physical mail or just emails?
This capability is specifically for physical mail. It handles the process of placing real orders for greeting cards that arrive on a recipient's doorstep.
How can I check if my Cardly account is connected correctly?
You can ask your agent to verify your API status instantly. It will check your connection and key validity so you know everything is ready to go.
Can I see a preview of the card before sending it?
Yes! Use the preview_greeting_card capability with your message and artwork ID. Your agent will return a preview URL (usually a PDF) so you can verify everything looks perfect.
How do I find the correct artwork ID for a design?
Simply ask the agent to list_card_artwork. It will retrieve all the available designs from your account, including their titles and unique IDs or slugs.
Does the integration support international shipping?
Yes. When using the place_greeting_card_order action, you can specify the country code (e.g., 'UK', 'AU', 'US'). Cardly handles the local printing and postage automatically.
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