How to Use the Showpad MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I integrate Showpad content into CI/CD using Claude Code?

You run the listassets command in your pipeline. This pulls all asset IDs, which you can then process through other scripts or tools for compliance checks.

Q: Can I automate searching Showpad content with Claude Code?

Yes. You wrap searchassets inside a shell script. The output is standard text that your pipeline can read, parse, and act upon without needing a GUI.

Q: Is it better to use searchassets or listassets in Showpad with Claude Code?

It depends on your goal. Use listassets when you need a full inventory count. Use searchassets when you only care about content matching specific keywords.

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Automate asset retrieval via the MCP Server

For scripts and cron jobs, you need predictable output. Run `list_assets` from your shell script to get a full manifest of content IDs. Then, pipe those IDs through `get_asset_details` to extract specific metadata for reporting. This works perfectly in a headless environment where no GUI or browser is available.

Validate Showpad organizational structures

Before deploying code that relies on structure, check it first. Run `list_divisions` and `list_channels` to ensure your pipeline knows the current operational setup. You can also use `list_tags` to validate required metadata tags exist. It's critical for CI/CD: confirm the environment state before proceeding.

Script user data checks using Claude Code

Need a nightly job that verifies who has access? Use `list_users` to get the full list of Showpad accounts. Then, run `get_user_details` for specific users to check their permissions or roles. This provides clean, scriptable output ideal for logging and compliance checks.

Setup guide

Set up Showpad 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 showpad-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

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

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Common questions about Showpad MCP in Claude Code

You run the `list_assets` command in your pipeline. This pulls all asset IDs, which you can then process through other scripts or tools for compliance checks.

Yes. You wrap `search_assets` inside a shell script. The output is standard text that your pipeline can read, parse, and act upon without needing a GUI.

This server handles content assets (metadata), organizational divisions, user profiles, and classification tags. All the structured data needed for automation.

It depends on your goal. Use `list_assets` when you need a full inventory count. Use `search_assets` when you only care about content matching specific keywords.

It helps by providing reliable, scriptable data access. You can verify deployment prerequisites—like checking user accounts or asset availability—before committing code.

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