# Clover MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Clover MCP. Connect your Clover POS to your AI agent to manage orders, stock, and customer data using natural language. Instead of clicking through a dashboard, you can just ask your agent for sales summaries, check inventory levels, or look up customer history instantly. It handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval so you can stay focused on running your business. ## Overview - **Category:** money-moves - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UzCO3N2AuHQDwInEPdq1vCDLD1dbel33jyJtVO7T/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** pos-system, retail-management, order-tracking, merchant-services, inventory-control, transaction-reporting ## Description The Clover MCP connects your Clover POS to any AI agent to help you manage your retail or restaurant data with natural conversation. Managing a business usually means juggling a dozen different screens. You're constantly switching tabs to check if you're low on milk, looking for a specific customer's last order, or trying to figure out which employees are on shift today. This Connector changes that by putting your commerce data directly into your AI agent's hands. Instead of manual lookups, you just ask a question. You can get a breakdown of today's cash and card payments, check your menu pricing across different categories, or see who's currently on the staff roster. It makes your data actually useful in the moment you need it. Since Vinkius hosts this, you can connect it to your preferred AI client and start pulling real-time commerce data without needing to understand the complex backend. It's about getting answers without the friction of a dashboard. You can quickly see if a specific item is low on stock or if a customer has a history of high spending. This puts the information you need right where you are working, whether you're at the counter or in the back office. It removes the need to memorize where every piece of data lives. ## Tools ### list_orders Pull a list of recent orders to see what's moving. It helps you track recent sales quickly. ### get_merchant Get the basic information for your merchant account. Use this to confirm your business details. ### list_items See your entire menu or product catalog. This is great for checking prices and tax rates. ### list_categories View all the different categories for your products. Use this to organize your menu structure. ### list_inventory See your current stock levels. Use this to find out what needs to be reordered. ### list_customers Get a list of all your customers. It helps you see who is shopping with you. ### list_employees See your full staff roster. Use this to check who is working and what their roles are. ### list_payments Pull a list of all payments. This lets you see card, cash, and tip totals. ### list_discounts See all the discounts you have active. This helps you manage your current promotions. ### get_order Get the specific details for a single order. Use this to look up modifiers and payment status. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` How much did we make in tips today? ``` **Response:** ``` Here's your tip breakdown for today: * **Total Tips:** $380 * **Cash Tips:** $120 * **Card Tips:** $260 Your total sales for the day are currently $3,880. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Do we have enough coffee beans left? ``` **Response:** ``` Checking your Clover inventory... * **House Blend Coffee Beans:** 2 left (Low Stock) * **Organic Matcha Powder:** 1 left (Low Stock) You might want to check on your reorder status for these items soon. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who is on the staff roster today? ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the employees currently on the roster: * **Sarah J.** (Manager) * **Mike D.** (Server) * **Elena R.** (Barista) Would you like me to check their specific roles or shift details? ``` ## Capabilities ### Check real-time inventory levels See current stock counts and get alerts on what needs to be reordered. ### Retrieve specific order details Get line items, modifiers, and payment status for any recent transaction. ### Look up customer profiles View visit histories and total spend for your regular shoppers. ### Summarize payment types See a breakdown of card, cash, and tip totals for your daily sales. ### Manage staff rosters View your employee list and see who is currently assigned to what role. ### Browse menu items and categories Verify pricing and tax rates across your entire product catalog. ### View active discounts List all current promotions and discounts you have active in your store. ## Use Cases ### Cafe Owner Stock Check A cafe owner needs to know if they have enough milk. They ask the agent 'Are we low on milk?' and the agent uses list_inventory to report the exact count. ### Retail Tip Summary A retail manager wants to see today's tip total. They ask 'Show me the tip breakdown for today' and the agent uses list_payments to summarize the data. ### Receipt Lookup A restaurant owner needs to find a specific receipt. They ask 'Find order #89283' and the agent uses get_order to show the items, price, and payment method. ### Shift Planning A shop owner wants to see who is working. They ask 'Who's on the staff roster?' and the agent uses list_employees to list the team. ## Benefits - Stop digging through menus to find stock levels. Use list_inventory to get instant alerts on what's running low so you never miss a sale. - Get a clear picture of your money. Use list_payments to see a breakdown of cash, card, and tips without opening a separate reporting tool. - Know your customers better. Use list_customers to pull up visit histories and total spend to provide better service during checkout. - Manage your team faster. Use list_employees to check your staff roster and roles instantly when planning shifts or looking for help. - Keep your menu accurate. Use list_items and list_categories to verify pricing and tax rates across your entire product catalog. - Track your sales better. Use list_orders and get_order to see recent transaction details including modifiers and payment status. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to your Clover commerce data through a simple chat interface. 1. Connect your Clover account to the Connector through the Vinkius dashboard. 2. Link your preferred AI client to the Clover MCP. 3. Ask your agent questions about your sales, stock, or staff. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use Clover MCP to see my sales?** Yes, you can ask your agent to list recent orders or show you a breakdown of today's payments. It pulls the real-time data directly from your Clover account. **Does Clover MCP show my inventory levels?** It does. You can ask about specific items or request a list of everything currently in stock to see what needs reordering. **Can I use Clover MCP to manage my staff?** You can use it to view your staff roster and see who is currently assigned to different roles in your business. **Does Clover MCP help me see my customer history?** Yes, you can ask your agent to look up specific customer profiles to see their total spend and past visit history. **Does Clover MCP work with my existing Clover POS?** Yes, it connects directly to your Fiserv-backed Clover commerce platform to pull your existing order, payment, and item data. **Can I ask about my current discounts with Clover MCP?** You can. The Connector allows your agent to see all the active discounts you have set up in your Clover system. **What is Clover?** Clover is a Fiserv-backed POS platform with dedicated hardware and software for restaurants, retail, and services. One of the largest POS ecosystems globally. **Does the AI see my real-time inventory count?** Yes. Upon checking the API inventory endpoints, your agent has exact visibility over product quantities on the floor. It can warn you about low-stock situations instantly. **Can it issue a customer refund?** If specifically permitted within your dashboard tokens, yes. The agent can query an order ID and submit a refund command matching the original payment method.