How to Use the Paycove MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Paycove to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Paycove MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the 17 Paycove billing tools are ready to use.

Q: Can I use Claude Desktop to generate a new Paycove invoice from scratch?

Yes, you can tell your Claude Desktop agent to run createinvoice directly in your chat to generate a new Paycove invoice. The Claude Desktop agent will ask you for the client and product details, pull them using getclient or getproduct, and generate the Paycove invoice.

Q: How do I verify if my Paycove MCP connection is active inside Claude Desktop?

You can ask your Claude Desktop agent to run the checkpaycovestatus tool. It returns a quick health check to confirm your Paycove API keys are valid and the server is communicating with your Claude Desktop app.

Draft, send, and track Paycove invoices and quotes directly inside Claude Desktop without bouncing between your browser tabs.

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Turn Paycove quotes into invoices in Claude Desktop

Stop copying Paycove deal data by hand into Claude Desktop. When a client approves a Paycove proposal, tell your Claude Desktop agent to run `convert_quote_to_invoice` to instantly generate the bill. Claude Desktop handles the heavy lifting by pulling the original Paycove details with `get_quote` first. It maps the Paycove line items and client info automatically in your Claude Desktop chat window, saving you from manual entry errors.

Pull live Paycove product and client data into Claude Desktop

Keep your CRM clean and accurate inside Claude Desktop. Your Claude Desktop agent uses `list_clients` and `list_products` to pull real-time Paycove records directly into your chat window. If you are dealing with a fresh lead, just ask Claude Desktop to run `create_client` or `create_product` to update your Paycove database. This stops you from bouncing between the Claude Desktop app and your browser.

Track outstanding Paycove balances with this MCP Server

Stop letting unpaid Paycove invoices slip through the cracks while working in Claude Desktop. Ask your Claude Desktop agent to run `list_overdue_invoices` to get a quick summary of who owes you money right now. Once Claude Desktop displays the list, use `get_invoice` to check the exact Paycove line items and payment terms. You can draft follow-up emails in the same Claude Desktop chat thread based on the actual billing data returned by the server.

Setup guide

Set up Paycove 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 Paycove 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 Paycove 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 paycove-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Paycove MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Paycove MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the 17 Paycove billing tools are ready to use.

Yes, you can tell your Claude Desktop agent to run `create_invoice` directly in your chat to generate a new Paycove invoice. The Claude Desktop agent will ask you for the client and product details, pull them using `get_client` or `get_product`, and generate the Paycove invoice.

Yes, the Paycove server pulls whatever live fields are mapped to your quotes and products inside Claude Desktop. When you call `get_quote` or `list_quotes` in Claude Desktop, the agent reads the exact schema configured in your billing setup.

You can ask your Claude Desktop agent to run the `check_paycove_status` tool. It returns a quick health check to confirm your Paycove API keys are valid and the server is communicating with your Claude Desktop app.

Your Paycove invoice amounts, client names, and quote details never pass through third-party databases during Claude Desktop sessions. The server runs locally on your machine or inside a secure Vinkius sandbox, communicating directly with the Paycove API using your encrypted token.

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