Inform Direct Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage UK company secretarial tasks and Companies House filings.
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Why people use Inform Direct
Inform Direct for UK Company Secretarial Compliance
This Connector cuts that cycle down to a single prompt. You can ask your agent to pull the director list for a specific company or check the next deadline for your entire portfolio. You get a clean summary of your corporate status without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
That you can manage your entire UK corporate compliance portfolio through a single 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
Checking multiple client deadlines
A company secretary needs to check the filing status of 50 different clients.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying PSC details for acquisitions
A legal team needs to verify the PSC details for a new acquisition.
- Real-world use case 03
Portfolio overview for business owners
A business owner wants to see which companies are in their portfolio.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Inform Direct capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Inform Direct.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Inform Direct.
- 01 Capability
Check informdirect status
Verify that your API connection is active and healthy. Use this to ensure your agent can always reach your data.
- 02 Capability
List shareholders
Retrieve the list of shareholders for a specific entity. Use this to keep your internal share registers accurate.
- 03 Capability
Remove company
Take a company out of your portfolio view without affecting its status at Companies House. This keeps your workspace clean.
- 04 Capability
Get account
Get your general account information to ensure everything is linked correctly. This helps you confirm your account is set up right.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Inform Direct.
- 05 Capability
Get company
Pull specific details for any company in your portfolio. This includes company numbers and public URLs.
- 06 Capability
Get filing status
Check when your next confirmation statements or annual accounts are due. This helps you stay ahead of government deadlines.
- 07 Capability
List companies
See a full list of every company linked to your Inform Direct account. This gives you a high-level portfolio view.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Inform Direct.
- 08 Capability
List directors
Get a list of all directors for a specific company to verify current leadership. It's great for quick register checks.
- 09 Capability
List filings
View the history of filings for a company to maintain a clear audit trail. You can see what's been submitted and when.
- 10 Capability
Add company
Link a new UK company to your account for easier management. This expands your portfolio in one step.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Inform Direct to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Inform Direct 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_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Inform Direct for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Inform Direct in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"inform-direct": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Inform Direct, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"inform-direct": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct
Ask Copilot: "Using Inform Direct, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"inform-direct": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Inform Direct, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"inform-direct": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct
Ask Cline: "Using Inform Direct, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add inform-direct --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PYqPPmeLwOsx05hY2jt1UIR7UgWZBHY8tZn86LJ2/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 Inform Direct
Ask Claude: "Using Inform Direct, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Inform Direct can move forward.
This is for the company secretary or accountant who's tired of logging into five different portals to check filing dates for a dozen different clients.
Company Secretary
They use this to pull company summaries and check filing dates across dozens of clients in seconds.
Accountant
They use it to verify statutory registers and PSC details without leaving their current workspace.
Business Owner
They use it to keep track of their UK entities and ensure they aren't missing critical government deadlines.
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Before you connect
Questions about Inform Direct.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Inform Direct MCP help me track Companies House deadlines?
Yes, it connects your account to your agent so you can ask for upcoming filing dates for any company in your portfolio instantly.
How do I use Inform Direct MCP to see my shareholders?
You can simply ask your agent to list the shareholders for a specific company, and it will pull the data directly from your account.
Does the Inform Direct MCP let me manage my whole company portfolio?
It allows you to list, view details for, and organize all the UK companies linked to your Inform Direct account in one place.
Can I use Inform Direct MCP to check director details?
Yes, you can ask your agent to retrieve the current list of directors for any company in your portfolio to verify leadership.
Will the Inform Direct MCP tell me if my API connection is working?
It includes a capability to verify your API connectivity, ensuring your agent always has a live link to your corporate data.
Can I use Inform Direct MCP to see my company's filing history?
Yes, you can ask your agent to pull a list of past filings to maintain a clear audit trail of your corporate actions.
Can I add a UK company to my account via AI?
Yes. Use the add_company capability with the Companies House registration number and the company will be linked to your Inform Direct account instantly.
How do I check a company's filing deadlines?
Use the get_filing_status capability with the company number to see all upcoming deadlines for confirmation statements and annual accounts.
Can I view directors and shareholders?
Absolutely. Use list_directors and list_shareholders with the company number to retrieve complete officer and ownership records.
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