How to Use the ReliefWeb MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the ReliefWeb MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server definition under the mcpServers key. Once you restart the app, the new tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Get live disaster updates and humanitarian job postings directly inside your Claude Desktop chat window.

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Track live disasters directly from Claude Desktop

Stop bouncing between browser tabs to track active crises. This MCP Server lets your Claude Desktop client query the ReliefWeb API directly to pull active crisis metrics. You can run `get_disasters` to fetch names, types, and start dates of earthquakes or floods, then immediately cross-reference them using `get_countries` to see the total disaster count by region. Your agent reads this structured data locally, allowing you to map out geographic impacts without manual copying. By running these tools in your chat, you get clean, raw data for immediate analysis.

Dig into humanitarian reports without leaving chat

Analyzing long-form crisis reports gets tedious when you have to download dozens of PDFs. This tool lets you search the database with `get_reports` using free-text queries or specific date ranges. Once you find the right entry, call `get_report` to pull the full metadata, themes, and file attachments right into Claude Desktop. You can quickly filter these documents by running `get_formats` or `get_themes` to isolate specific topics like food security or emergency shelter. Your agent parses the text instantly, summarizing field developments so you can draft briefings in seconds.

Find active aid sector jobs in your desktop client

Tracking down employment opportunities across hundreds of NGOs is a headache. This MCP tool exposes `get_jobs` to let your Claude Desktop client filter open listings by organization, location, and posting date. You can also run `get_sources` or `get_organizations` to verify the hiring group's background and past reporting volume. Instead of refreshing job boards, just ask your agent to find open roles matching your specific field skills. It queries the live feed, matches your resume against active postings, and drafts your cover letter using real-time organizational context.

Setup guide

Set up ReliefWeb 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 ReliefWeb 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 ReliefWeb 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 reliefweb-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ReliefWeb MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server definition under the `mcpServers` key. Once you restart the app, the new tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to filter by specific humanitarian topics. The client will call `get_themes` to find the correct theme ID and then run `get_reports` to return matching documents.

The integration retrieves metadata and file links rather than downloading raw files directly to your drive. You can have Claude Desktop call `get_report` to get the attachment URLs, which you can then download via your browser.

The server manages API rate limits by caching repeated lookups. If you run multiple heavy queries, the tool spaces them out to ensure uninterrupted access to the live feed.

Your search queries and retrieved humanitarian reports remain local to your machine. The Vinkius sandbox executes the code in an isolated environment, meaning your API requests are never stored or exposed to third parties.

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