How to Use the OpenPanel MCP in Claude

Q: How do I link OpenPanel to Claude Desktop?

Add the server entry to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon.

Push user events and profile metrics to OpenPanel directly from your Claude Desktop chat interface.

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Connect OpenPanel MCP to Claude Desktop

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Track user behavior in Claude Desktop

Send behavioral events to your analytics dashboard without leaving your chat session. Your agent uses `track_event` to log user actions the moment they happen. Stop guessing how your app is used. Feed live data back into OpenPanel to see exactly what users are doing in real time.

Manage user profiles via Claude Desktop

Keep your user records current by calling `identify_user` during your conversation. This ensures your analytics data maps correctly to the right individuals. Update profile traits as you learn more about the user. It keeps your data clean and actionable without manual database entry.

Adjust user metrics in Claude Desktop

Modify numeric properties like credit balances or usage counts using `increment_property` and `decrement_property`. Your agent handles the math behind the scenes. Apply updates instantly to keep your metrics accurate. This MCP Server ensures your state stays consistent with your actual user activity.

Setup guide

Set up OpenPanel MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The OpenPanel MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the OpenPanel MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under openpanel-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openpanel-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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