How to Use the Paycove MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check my Paycove connection status in Claude Code?

Run the checkpaycovestatus tool from your terminal. The agent will query the API and return a clear success or failure message.

Q: Can Claude Code list my unpaid Paycove invoices?

Yes. The agent uses listinvoicesbystatus to filter for unpaid or drafted documents and displays them directly in your shell.

Q: Where do I configure this MCP Server for my CLI?

Add the server configuration to your /.claude.json file. Use the claude mcp add command to set up the HTTP or stdio connection.

Automate your sales pipeline, run billing cron jobs, and query Paycove data directly from your terminal using Claude Code and this Paycove MCP Server.

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Terminal-Based Billing Audits via MCP Server

The `list_overdue_invoices` tool lets you audit outstanding accounts directly from your command-line interface. Claude Code runs this query to extract unpaid balances and pipes the output into your local shell scripts. Claude Code combines this with `list_payments` to reconcile daily transactions in your terminal. You can automate these checks as part of your regular shell workflows or cron jobs. It just works.

Bulk Client and Quote Processing in Claude Code

The `list_clients` tool retrieves your customer database directly to your terminal screen. Claude Code parses the output, filters by specific domains, and prepares updates without a web browser. You can chain this with `create_quote` to generate bulk estimates for specific customer groups using Claude Code commands. The CLI agent handles the JSON formatting and executes the commands in sequence.

Instant Billing Conversions

The `convert_quote_to_invoice` tool transforms accepted estimates into active bills with a single terminal command. Claude Code executes the conversion and displays the target invoice ID instantly. Claude Code checks the result using `get_invoice` to ensure the line items match. This headless execution fits into your existing terminal-based CI/CD pipelines or automated sales triggers.

Setup guide

Set up Paycove MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see paycove-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Paycove transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Paycove tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http paycove-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Paycove MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Paycove MCP in Claude Code

Yes. You can run Claude Code in non-interactive mode to trigger tools like `create_invoice` from your terminal scripts or deployment pipelines.

Run the `check_paycove_status` tool from your terminal. The agent will query the API and return a clear success or failure message.

Yes. The agent uses `list_invoices_by_status` to filter for unpaid or drafted documents and displays them directly in your shell.

Add the server configuration to your `~/.claude.json` file. Use the `claude mcp add` command to set up the HTTP or stdio connection.

Yes. The MCP connection runs in a zero-trust, isolated environment on Vinkius. Your customer profiles, invoice values, and payment records are processed purely in-memory and never cached.

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