Poplar Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Send physical postcards and letters through your AI agent.
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Why people use Poplar
Poplar for Automated Direct Mail Outreach
With the Poplar MCP, that whole process disappears. You just tell your agent to send a postcard to your last 50 churned customers. It finds the list, cleans the addresses, and triggers the mailers in one go. You get a confirmation in your chat and can move on to your next task.
What Vinkius changes
You stop copy-pasting addresses and start sending physical mail through a simple conversation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Churn Prevention
A retention manager asks the agent to send a win-back postcard to 50 customers who haven't ordered in 3 months using trigger_physical_mailer.
- Real-world use case 02
Lead Nurturing
A growth marketer tells the agent to mail a physical brochure to high-value leads who visited the pricing page by adding them to a list with add_to_audience.
- Real-world use case 03
E-commerce Attribution
An owner reports a sale back to Poplar to see if a recent direct mail campaign worked by using report_transaction.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Poplar capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Poplar.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Poplar.
- 01 Capability
Report transaction
Send customer order data back to Poplar for attribution tracking. This lets you see the real ROI of your physical mail.
- 02 Capability
Trigger physical mailer
Send a postcard or letter to a recipient using a specific campaign ID. This is the core action for your physical outreach.
- 03 Capability
Add to audience
Put a new person onto one of your existing mailing lists. This keeps your audience data current and ready for use.
- 04 Capability
Add to suppression list
Add a name to your global Do Not Mail list to stay compliant. It ensures you never mail someone who opted out.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Poplar.
- 05 Capability
Get api profile
View the basic details of your connected account. Use this to confirm your connection is active and correct.
- 06 Capability
Get mailer status
Check where a specific postcard or letter is in the production process. This helps you stay on top of your delivery timeline.
- 07 Capability
List audiences
See every mailing list currently saved in your Poplar account. Use this to identify the right groups for your next campaign.
- 08 Capability
List billing history
Pull up your past invoices and billing data. This keeps your marketing spend organized in one place.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Poplar.
- 09 Capability
List marketing campaigns
View all your active and past direct mail campaigns. It's the fastest way to see what's currently in flight.
- 10 Capability
List mail creatives
Browse all the different designs and layouts you have uploaded. You can pick the right creative for your next mailer easily.
- 11 Capability
Standardize us address
Clean and verify a US mailing address to ensure it's deliverable. This prevents wasted postage on bad data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Poplar to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Poplar 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_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Poplar for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Poplar in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"poplar": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Poplar, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"poplar": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar
Ask Copilot: "Using Poplar, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"poplar": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Poplar, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"poplar": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar
Ask Cline: "Using Poplar, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add poplar --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wjdR2dT38sZaHT3kHkl8b02xmhEnARQ2SQFjEIIE/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 Poplar
Ask Claude: "Using Poplar, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Poplar can move forward.
This is for marketing teams who need to bridge the gap between digital CRM data and physical mail without the manual overhead of spreadsheet management.
Growth Marketer
They use this to send high-touch physical follow-ups to VIP leads or abandoned carts without manual data entry.
Retention Manager
They use this to trigger win-back postcards to churning customers directly from their existing CRM flows.
E-commerce Owner
They use this to report transactions back to Poplar to see if their direct mail spend is actually driving sales.
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Stannp
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Drip
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Before you connect
Questions about Poplar.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I send postcards with the Poplar MCP?
Yes, you can trigger postcards or letters to specific recipients directly through your AI agent by providing a campaign ID and the recipient's details.
How does the Poplar MCP handle messy addresses?
The Connector includes a dedicated capability to clean and verify US mailing addresses. It formats them into the correct USPS standard so your mail actually gets delivered.
Can I track my ROI with the Poplar MCP?
Yes, you can report customer transactions back to Poplar through your agent. This allows you to see which mailers are actually driving revenue.
How do I manage my mailing lists using the Poplar MCP?
You can ask your agent to list all your current audiences, view specific members, or add new people to your mailing lists using simple voice or text commands.
Is the Poplar MCP good for e-commerce?
It's excellent for e-commerce because it lets you connect your sales data to your physical mail campaigns, helping you see which mailers drive the most orders.
Can I see my billing history through the Poplar MCP?
Yes, you can ask your agent to pull up your past invoices and billing data from your Poplar account at any time.
How do I get my Poplar Access Token?
Log in to your Poplar account and navigate to the API Settings or Developer section. You will find your Access Token there. Use a Test Token for development and a Production Token for live mailings.
Can I standardize non-US addresses?
No, Poplar's address standardization service is specifically designed for US addresses only. For international mailing, ensure your addresses are pre-formatted correctly.
How can I check if a mailer has been delivered?
Use the get_mailer_status capability with the unique mailer ID. It will return the current status, including production phases and the final USPS delivery confirmation when available.
Is the integration secure for customer addresses?
Absolutely. The integration uses official Poplar Bearer tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials and customer data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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