How to Use the Afosto MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Afosto MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the server configuration key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the new tools will appear as a hammer icon in your chat input.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large Afosto product catalogs?

The listproducts tool fetches your active variants and pricing in structured batches. Claude Desktop parses this raw data to help you analyze pricing strategies without hitting token limits.

Q: Can this setup modify my actual store inventory or orders?

No, this server only exposes read-only tools like listinventory and listorders. Your agent can view your store status but cannot modify stock or place orders.

Get real-time retail data directly in Claude Desktop to manage your Afosto orders, inventory, and customers.

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Track Afosto orders right inside Claude Desktop

The `list_orders` tool lets Claude Desktop pull your recent multi-channel sales data directly into your chat window. You can ask your agent to spot-check order volumes, find specific sales, or flag shipping bottlenecks without opening your web dashboard. This integration runs locally on your machine via stdio, meaning your desktop agent gets direct access to Afosto's order engine. It makes diagnosing fulfillment delays or looking up customer purchases a matter of a quick text prompt.

Audit inventory levels with this MCP Server

The `list_inventory` tool exposes live stock levels grouped by warehouse distribution directly to your desktop agent. Instead of logging into separate systems to check what is left in your Denver versus Dallas depots, you just ask your agent to run the numbers. By running this MCP Server locally, Claude Desktop can cross-reference your raw stock counts against upcoming promotions. You get instant answers on stock status while you draft your weekly replenishment emails.

Parse customer profiles in Claude Desktop

The `list_customers` tool retrieves centralized customer profiles and their historic buying behavior straight into your conversation. This means your desktop agent can immediately analyze purchase frequency or identify your top-spending retail clients. If you use Claude Web, this MCP connector lets you map these customer profiles into custom interactive UI blocks. You can build visual reports on buyer loyalty without writing a single line of backend code.

Setup guide

Set up Afosto 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 Afosto 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 Afosto 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 afosto-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Afosto MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the server configuration key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the new tools will appear as a hammer icon in your chat input.

Yes, you can run it locally on your desktop app via stdio or plug the hosted Vinkius URL into the web version of Claude. Both setups give your agent full access to your store's database.

The `list_products` tool fetches your active variants and pricing in structured batches. Claude Desktop parses this raw data to help you analyze pricing strategies without hitting token limits.

No, this server only exposes read-only tools like `list_inventory` and `list_orders`. Your agent can view your store status but cannot modify stock or place orders.

Yes, your customer profiles and order history remain secure because Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox. Your raw data is never used to train the underlying models.

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