How to Use the Radar MCP in Claude

Q: How do I add Radar to Claude Desktop?

Open your configuration file at /Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json. Add the Radar server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see the hammer icon.

Q: Can Radar help Claude Desktop find coordinates from IP addresses?

Yes. You can use the ipgeocode tool to pull location data from an IP address. It is a quick way to identify where a request originates.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support reverse geocoding with Radar?

It does. Use reversegeocode to turn any latitude and longitude pair into a readable address. It works exactly like the other tools in the suite.

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Address lookup and validation

Clean up messy input using `validate_address` before you process shipping logs or client databases. It turns imprecise strings into structured data your agent can actually trust. You can also use `forward_geocode` to map those addresses to exact coordinates. It is the fastest way to get location data into your workspace without switching tabs.

Travel distance and route planning

Calculate how long a trip takes between multiple stops using `calculate_routing_matrix`. Just feed it the origin and destination points to get precise travel times back in your chat. Need a quick check on a single path? Use `calculate_route_distance` to get the raw numbers. It is built for when you need to answer logistical questions instantly.

Geofence and place context

Use `search_geofences` to see if a specific coordinate falls inside a defined area. This helps you trigger logic based on real-world movement patterns. When you need to find nearby points of interest, call `search_places`. It pulls data based on latitude and longitude, giving your agent the context it needs to make decisions.

Setup guide

Set up Radar 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 Radar 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 Radar 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 radar-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Radar MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the Radar server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see the hammer icon.

Yes. You can use the `ip_geocode` tool to pull location data from an IP address. It is a quick way to identify where a request originates.

It does. Use `reverse_geocode` to turn any latitude and longitude pair into a readable address. It works exactly like the other tools in the suite.

Your geolocation data stays between your agent and the Radar API. We do not store your address lookups or coordinate history on our servers.

Once you configure the server, click the hammer icon in the chat input bar. You will see the full list of available location tools ready for use.

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