How to Use the ReferralCandy MCP in Claude

Q: Can I send invites via ReferralCandy using Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can use the sendinvite tool to trigger outreach to specific customers. Simply provide the required advocate and friend details to the tool, and the system handles the rest.

Q: What tools are available for ReferralCandy in Claude Desktop?

You get access to 16 specific tools including listcampaigns, getreferral, and registerpurchase. These allow you to read and write data to your marketing account.

Q: Where does Claude Desktop store my ReferralCandy config?

Your settings live in the claudedesktopconfig.json file on your machine. Vinkius provides the command and arguments you need to paste into that file to enable the connection.

Manage your referral programs directly from the Claude Desktop app using the ReferralCandy MCP Server.

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Track advocate activity in Claude Desktop

You can pull real-time data on your top performers using `get_top_referrers` or scan individual profiles with `get_referrer`. It takes the guesswork out of identifying who is actually driving sales. Claude Desktop displays these stats instantly, letting you see exactly which advocates are generating the most revenue. You no longer need to jump between tabs to keep your marketing programs on track.

Automate rewards and invites in Claude Desktop

Trigger new referral invites manually or check on pending payouts with `send_invite` and `list_pending_rewards`. You maintain full control over your customer outreach without leaving your chat window. This MCP Server handles the heavy lifting of verifying purchase status through `list_purchases`. You get immediate confirmation on whether a referred customer actually completed their transaction.

Analyze campaign performance in Claude Desktop

Run `get_stats` to see how your current referral programs are performing across your entire customer base. You get a clear picture of conversion rates and total referrals earned. If you need to dig deeper into specific timeframes, use `list_referrals_by_period` to isolate performance trends. It provides the hard numbers you need to adjust your strategy on the fly.

Setup guide

Set up ReferralCandy 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 ReferralCandy 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 ReferralCandy 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 referralcandy-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ReferralCandy MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and use the hammer icon to select the ReferralCandy tools. Run the `get_stats` tool to view your current program performance metrics directly in the interface.

Yes, you can use the `send_invite` tool to trigger outreach to specific customers. Simply provide the required advocate and friend details to the tool, and the system handles the rest.

Vinkius manages your connection via an endpoint token, keeping your API keys out of your local config files. This MCP Server only touches your referral program metadata, advocate profiles, and transaction records.

You get access to 16 specific tools including `list_campaigns`, `get_referral`, and `register_purchase`. These allow you to read and write data to your marketing account.

Your settings live in the `claude_desktop_config.json` file on your machine. Vinkius provides the command and arguments you need to paste into that file to enable the connection.

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