How to Use the SmartLead MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check campaign performance using SmartLead and Claude Desktop?

Call the getcampaignanalytics tool. You'll get immediate metrics on how well your campaigns are performing against their goals.

Q: Can I add new leads to my outreach list using SmartLead and Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Just use the addlead tool, specifying the contact information. This pushes fresh leads directly into your campaign pipeline for immediate action.

Q: Does this MCP Server help with account rotation in SmartLead and Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can first run listemailaccounts to see all available accounts, helping you manage rotational sending limits efficiently across campaigns.

Q: What if I need to view existing campaign details using SmartLead and Claude Desktop?

Start by running listcampaigns. This gives you a high-level overview of every campaign setup, so you know exactly what needs managing or checking.

Manage cold outreach campaigns and API calls directly within Claude Desktop.

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Analyze Campaign Performance

Use `get_campaign_analytics` to pull live metrics for any active campaign. You get immediate data on performance, including click-through rates and open rates. It's also smart to use `list_leads` first. That way, you can cross-reference the analytics with specific lead groups before deciding if a campaign needs adjusting.

Manage Campaign Lifecycle

When things slow down, don't leave accounts running aimlessly. Call `pause_campaign` to temporarily stop outreach when you need to scrub the list or wait for policy changes. Later, just send a simple command using `resume_campaign`. You keep control over the entire campaign flow without jumping into the SmartLead dashboard.

Build and Segment Lead Lists

`list_email_accounts` shows you exactly what sending accounts are available, which is crucial for rotation planning. Then, use `add_lead` to push specific contacts directly into the system. This lets your agent build out a clean list of leads before initiating a major outreach effort.

Setup guide

Set up SmartLead 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 SmartLead 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 SmartLead 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 smartlead-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about SmartLead MCP in Claude Desktop

Call the `get_campaign_analytics` tool. You'll get immediate metrics on how well your campaigns are performing against their goals.

Absolutely. Just use the `add_lead` tool, specifying the contact information. This pushes fresh leads directly into your campaign pipeline for immediate action.

Yes. You can first run `list_email_accounts` to see all available accounts, helping you manage rotational sending limits efficiently across campaigns.

Start by running `list_campaigns`. This gives you a high-level overview of every campaign setup, so you know exactly what needs managing or checking.

This server interacts with lead records. The specific data type touched is the contact information provided when calling `add_lead`.

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