How to Use the SketricGen MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check SketricGen status using Claude Code?

Just run checksketricgenstatus in your terminal. It’s a quick, clean command that verifies the MCP Server connection is active and ready for scripts.

Q: What data does SketricGen touch regarding knowledge bases in Claude Code?

The server touches document indexing metadata via listknowledgebases. Your script can use this to confirm which sources are available before attempting a retrieval job.

Q: Can I automate complex processes with SketricGen using Claude Code?

Yes. You run multi-step tasks by calling runworkflow and capturing the output in shell variables, making it perfect for CI/CD pipelines.

Q: Is tracking usage reliable when running jobs with SketricGen in Claude Code?

You check your cost status using gettracecredits. This ensures that automated scripts don't run expensive, unexpected jobs and keeps the billing transparent.

Q: Where is the data privacy information stored when using SketricGen in Claude Code?

The server touches execution traces. You use gettrace to pull details on specific runs, which includes timestamps and resource usage for auditing purposes.

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Checking System Status

Before running any job, always verify system health by calling `check_sketricgen_status`. For CI/CD pipelines, tracking costs is key; use `get_trace_credits` to check your remaining budget. You can also list past failures with `list_traces`. This sequence allows you to build robust scripts that fail gracefully if the underlying SketricGen MCP Server connection drops or if credits run out.

Inventory and Listing Tools

Need a list of available resources? Run `list_knowledge_bases` to see what documents are indexed. You can also inventory your system by calling `list_agents` and `list_templates`. This is perfect for writing scripts that need to iterate over known assets. This helps you write repeatable automation that doesn't rely on remembering every single ID or asset name.

Running and Debugging Workflows

Executing a job in the terminal is simple: use `run_workflow`. The output can be piped directly to other scripts. If something goes wrong, you pull historical context using `get_trace` or running `list_workflows` to see what was supposed to happen. This capability makes Claude Code ideal for background jobs and scheduled tasks that need full visibility into their execution path.

Setup guide

Set up SketricGen 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 sketricgen-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about SketricGen MCP in Claude Code

Just run `check_sketricgen_status` in your terminal. It’s a quick, clean command that verifies the MCP Server connection is active and ready for scripts.

The server touches document indexing metadata via `list_knowledge_bases`. Your script can use this to confirm which sources are available before attempting a retrieval job.

Yes. You run multi-step tasks by calling `run_workflow` and capturing the output in shell variables, making it perfect for CI/CD pipelines.

You check your cost status using `get_trace_credits`. This ensures that automated scripts don't run expensive, unexpected jobs and keeps the billing transparent.

The server touches execution traces. You use `get_trace` to pull details on specific runs, which includes timestamps and resource usage for auditing purposes.

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