KnowFirst Connector for AI agents.
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Why people use KnowFirst
KnowFirst Corporate Intelligence for Market Research
This Connector automates that entire discovery process. Your agent pulls the full profile, maps out the connections, and audits the history in seconds. You get a complete intelligence report instead of a messy folder of bookmarks.
What Vinkius changes
That you get instant access to deep corporate and market intelligence without the manual research grind.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mapping a competitor's network
An analyst asks their agent to use get_entity_connections to see who a competitor is partnered with and who owns them.
- Real-world use case 02
Detecting shifts in company behavior
A risk manager uses audit_entity_changes to find if a supplier's behavior has changed significantly over the last six months.
- Real-world use case 03
Identifying sector-wide trends
A researcher uses get_market_intelligence_trends to see what is happening in the Fintech space across the US and Brazil.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete KnowFirst capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with KnowFirst.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through KnowFirst.
- 01 Capability
Search intelligence entities
Search for specific entities in the database. This returns unique IDs to help you find the right subjects.
- 02 Capability
Get entity profile
Get a complete intelligence profile for an entity. This provides a full overview of a company or person.
- 03 Capability
List intelligence sources
List all data sources used by KnowFirst. This shows the variety of sources like news, social signals, and public records.
- 04 Capability
Query custom intelligence
Execute a custom intelligence query using JSON parameters. This is useful for specific, targeted data requests.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through KnowFirst.
- 05 Capability
Audit entity changes
Audit historical changes for an entity. Use this to see how a company's profile has evolved over time.
- 06 Capability
List entity data points
List raw data points for an entity. This helps you see the specific pieces of information that make up a profile.
- 07 Capability
Get market intelligence trends
Get current market trends by category. Use this to see what is happening in sectors like tech or finance.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through KnowFirst.
- 08 Capability
Search data sources
Search for specific data sources. This helps you understand the origins of the intelligence you are viewing.
- 09 Capability
Get entity connections
Graph the connections of an entity. This reveals the web of relationships between different organizations.
- 10 Capability
Check knowfirst api status
Check the status of the KnowFirst API. Use this to ensure your connection is active and healthy.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask KnowFirst to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use KnowFirst 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_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable KnowFirst for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable KnowFirst in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knowfirst": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using KnowFirst, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knowfirst": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst
Ask Copilot: "Using KnowFirst, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knowfirst": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst
Open Cascade and ask: "Using KnowFirst, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knowfirst": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst
Ask Cline: "Using KnowFirst, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add knowfirst --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Z8CnF1wqoqO8iCc95lAlpYrJbPlvPqIzGKFv0tW2/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 KnowFirst
Ask Claude: "Using KnowFirst, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work KnowFirst can move forward.
This is for the investment analyst who needs to vet companies fast, the risk manager looking for red flags, and the corporate intelligence officer mapping out competitor networks.
Investment Analyst
You use this on a Tuesday afternoon to quickly pull a profile on a potential acquisition target and see its primary connections.
Risk Manager
You use this to audit historical signals for a partner company to see if their behavior has become risky over the last year.
Corporate Intelligence Officer
You use this to map out hidden dependencies and relationships between entities in a complex global supply chain.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep KnowFirst connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about KnowFirst.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is KnowFirst MCP for?
It gives your AI agent access to real-time corporate intelligence, entity profiling, and market trends. You can use it to research companies, map out business networks, and find market signals.
Can I use KnowFirst for market research?
Yes, it's designed for that. It tracks trends in specific categories like finance and tech so you can see what's moving in those sectors.
How does it map connections between companies?
It graphs the relationships between different entities, helping you find hidden dependencies, parent companies, and strategic partners in a network.
Can it show me historical data for an entity?
Yes, it can audit historical changes for a specific entity, allowing you to see how its behavior or profile has shifted over time.
Is the data in KnowFirst verified?
Yes, the Connector includes source transparency. You can check the specific data sources used for your research to ensure the information is reliable.
What categories of market trends can I track?
You can get trends for a variety of categories, including tech, finance, and more, depending on what is available in the intelligence database.
How do I find an Entity ID?
Use the search_intelligence_entities capability with the name of the company or person. It will return a list of matches with their IDs.
What kind of signals does KnowFirst track?
KnowFirst tracks financial events, leadership changes, social media mentions, news sentiment, and operational shifts.
Can I query raw data points?
Yes, use the list_entity_data_points capability to see the underlying observations recorded for any entity.
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