How do I use ProofBase MCP Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@ProofBase MCP Server Generate a professional testimonial for a CRM from a Sales VP who saved 10 hours a week" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

ProofBase MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for generating realistic customer testimonials using AI. Part of the ProofBase testimonial management ecosystem.

Features

AI-Powered Generation: Uses Claude to create authentic-sounding testimonials
Customizable Tone: Choose between professional, casual, or enthusiastic styles
Flexible Output: Includes customer name, role, company, avatar, and rating
Metric Support: Optionally include specific metrics for credibility

Installation

npm install proofbase-mcp

Or install from source:

git clone <repo> cd mcp-servers/proofbase-mcp npm install npm run build

Configuration

Set your Anthropic API key:

export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-key-here

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (claude_desktop_config.json):

{ "mcpServers": { "proofbase": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/proofbase-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-key-here" } } } }

Available Tools

generate_testimonial

Generate a realistic customer testimonial.

Inputs:

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`product_name`	string	✅	Name of the product
`customer_type`	string	✅	Type of customer (e.g., "SaaS founder", "Marketing manager")
`outcome`	string	✅	Key benefit to highlight (e.g., "increased conversions")
`tone`	string	❌	One of: "professional", "casual", "enthusiastic" (default: professional)
`include_metrics`	boolean	❌	Whether to include specific numbers (default: true)

Example Output:

{ "name": "Sarah Chen", "role": "Head of Marketing", "company": "Flowstate", "avatar": "SC", "text": "ProofBase completely transformed how we showcase customer love. Our conversion rate jumped 34% after adding the wall of love to our landing page.", "rating": 5 }

Example Usage

User: Generate a testimonial for ProofBase from a startup founder who saw increased conversions Tool Call: generate_testimonial { "product_name": "ProofBase", "customer_type": "startup founder", "outcome": "increased conversions", "tone": "enthusiastic" } Result: { "name": "Marcus Johnson", "role": "Founder & CEO", "company": "Launchpad.io", "avatar": "MJ", "text": "Game-changer! We added ProofBase testimonials to our landing page and saw a 47% lift in signups within the first week. The setup was ridiculously easy.", "rating": 5 }