How to Use the Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Sapling (Kallidus) MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http sapling-kallidus-mcp -- in your command line. Ensure all transport flags are placed before the server name.

Q: How do I check if my terminal connection to Sapling (Kallidus) is active?

Ask Claude Code to run getaccount directly from your prompt. The tool returns your current account settings to verify the credential state.

Pipe Sapling (Kallidus) employee records and HR task lists directly into your terminal workflows using Claude Code.

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Pipe HR data into terminal commands with Claude Code

Operating directly in your shell with this MCP Server allows Claude Code to script migrations quickly. The CLI agent executes `list_employees` to output structured JSON of your Sapling directory.

Run headless compliance audits via this MCP Server

Security audits require fast, reliable access to Sapling checklists via your MCP connection. Invoking `list_offboarding_tasks` lets Claude Code verify that revoked credentials match completed HR tasks.

Analyze team distributions from the command line

Mapping your Sapling team distribution is fast when running terminal queries with Claude Code. Triggering `list_locations` and `list_teams` gathers raw headcount metrics for the CLI agent.

Setup guide

Set up Sapling (Kallidus) 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 sapling-kallidus-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http sapling-kallidus-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 Sapling (Kallidus) 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": {
    "sapling-kallidus-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http sapling-kallidus-mcp -- ` in your command line. Ensure all transport flags are placed before the server name.

Yes, you can command the terminal agent to find a colleague by name. Claude Code runs `list_employees` to locate their ID, then calls `get_employee`.

No, the CLI queries the live API so you always receive real-time data. Running `list_onboarding_tasks` always fetches the current onboarding status.

Ask Claude Code to run `get_account` directly from your prompt. The tool returns your current account settings to verify the credential state.

Your employee profiles and job titles remain strictly local to your active shell session. Vinkius secures the transport using ephemeral sandboxes, ensuring no HR data is ever logged.

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