Mention Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Track brand reputation and social media mentions in real time.
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Why people use Mention
Mention Brand Monitoring for PR and Marketing Teams
This Connector changes the game by pulling all that data into one place. You can just ask your agent to find the top 3 negative things people said today and get a summary in seconds. You stop hunting for data and start making decisions.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire brand monitoring suite.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
PR Crisis Management
An agent finds a spike in negative sentiment and alerts the team immediately so they can respond before it goes viral.
- Real-world use case 02
Competitor Analysis
A marketer asks for a summary of how a rival's new pricing is being discussed by users on social media.
- Real-world use case 03
Customer Support Identification
A lead asks the agent to find mentions of 'broken login' to identify specific bugs being reported online.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Mention capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mention.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Mention.
- 01 Capability
Get my profile
View your account details to ensure the connection is active. This helps you verify your credentials quickly.
- 02 Capability
Get mention content
Read the full text and context of a specific brand mention. Use this to see the exact words people are saying.
- 03 Capability
Get alert statistics
Check the reach and volume of your active monitoring alerts. It gives you a high-level view of your data.
- 04 Capability
List monitoring alerts
See a full list of all keywords and phrases you are currently tracking. Use this to manage your alert list.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Mention.
- 05 Capability
List recent mentions
Get a feed of the latest findings from your brand monitoring. This is great for a quick pulse check on your brand.
- 06 Capability
List active webhooks
View your current event configurations and webhooks. Use this to see how your data is being routed.
- 07 Capability
Mark mention as read
Clear mentions from your unread list once you have reviewed them. This keeps your workspace organized.
- 08 Capability
Search mentions by keyword
Find specific mentions using custom keywords or phrases. This helps you isolate specific topics or issues.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Mention.
- 09 Capability
Create monitoring alert
Set up a new alert for a specific brand, person, or topic. Use this to start tracking new trends.
- 10 Capability
Remove monitoring alert
Delete alerts that are no longer relevant to your strategy. Use this to clean up your monitoring list.
- 11 Capability
Favorite mention
Save specific mentions for later review or reporting. Use this to highlight important pieces of feedback.
- 12 Capability
Get alert details
View the specific configuration and history of a single alert. This provides a deep dive into one topic.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Mention to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Mention 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_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Mention for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Mention in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mention-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mention, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mention-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention
Ask Copilot: "Using Mention, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mention-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Mention, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mention-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention
Ask Cline: "Using Mention, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add mention-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hGKYOWD43AJVBeF5PaGL3sDfQWqAEizpnWtEbNw0/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 Mention
Ask Claude: "Using Mention, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Mention can move forward.
This is for the PR manager who needs to catch a crisis in its tracks, the social media marketer monitoring a viral hashtag, and the customer success lead hunting for unhappy users.
PR Manager
Tracks media coverage and brand sentiment to protect the company's public image.
Social Media Marketer
Monitors campaign hashtags and engagement levels across different platforms.
Customer Support Lead
Identifies unhappy customers complaining online to improve product experience.
Build the capability set
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Lucidya
Monitor social media, analyze sentiment, and manage customer data via the Lucidya API.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Mention connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Mention.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Mention MCP track my brand on social media?
Yes, it pulls mentions from social media, blogs, news sites, and other online platforms to give you a full picture of your brand's presence.
How does Mention MCP help with PR crises?
It identifies spikes in negative sentiment and volume quickly, allowing you to see and respond to issues before they escalate.
Can I use Mention MCP to track my competitors?
Yes, you can set up specific alerts for competitor brand names to monitor their share of voice and public perception.
Does Mention MCP provide sentiment analysis?
Yes, it automatically categorizes mentions as positive, negative, or neutral so you can see the overall mood of the conversation.
Can I filter mentions by language?
Yes, you can browse and filter your findings by specific languages or sources to focus on the most relevant data for your region.
Can Mention MCP find specific keywords online?
Yes, you can use the search capability to find mentions of specific phrases, product names, or unique identifiers across the web.
Can I monitor specific keywords and brands?
Yes. Create alerts with boolean queries to track specific brand names, competitors, or industry hashtags.
How does Mention authentication work?
Mention requires both an Access Token (Bearer) and an Account ID against api.mention.net/api/v1.
Does Mention provide sentiment analysis?
Yes. Mentions are automatically tagged with positive, negative, or neutral sentiment scores.
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