How to Use the ReliefWeb MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the ReliefWeb server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command with the server URL. Claude Code will then show the tools in your terminal when you request data.

Q: Can Claude Code use ReliefWeb to update my logs?

Yes. You can script Claude Code to fetch data via getreports and append the output to your log files. It automates the entire data collection process.

Q: How do I list available ReliefWeb tools?

Use the claude mcp list command. It displays the full set of tools including getcountries and getthemes.

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Headless disaster data retrieval

Use `get_disasters` in your shell scripts to pull incident lists. Claude Code handles the response and pipes the JSON output to other CLI utilities. This keeps your CI/CD pipelines informed of current events. You define the logic, and the agent executes the tool call.

Automated report parsing in Claude Code

The `get_reports` tool allows you to search for specific humanitarian data from the command line. Claude Code returns the results for direct use in your automation. Chain this with `get_formats` to filter by report type. You get exactly the metadata you need for your logs.

Scripted job searches

Use `get_jobs` within your terminal to monitor humanitarian opportunities. Claude Code filters the results and outputs them to your standard out. It makes manual searching obsolete. You integrate the tool into your daily build or monitor routines.

Setup guide

Set up ReliefWeb 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 reliefweb-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http reliefweb-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 ReliefWeb 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": {
    "reliefweb-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ReliefWeb MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command with the server URL. Claude Code will then show the tools in your terminal when you request data.

Yes. You can script Claude Code to fetch data via `get_reports` and append the output to your log files. It automates the entire data collection process.

Yes. Since Claude Code runs in the terminal, it works perfectly over SSH. You access the MCP tools from any remote machine.

Use the `claude mcp list` command. It displays the full set of tools including `get_countries` and `get_themes`.

Yes. The server operates on public humanitarian datasets. Claude Code maintains strict isolation, and the connection does not expose your local environment or system credentials.

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