How to Use the Asset Panda MCP in Claude

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

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file via the Settings menu. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app completely.

Q: Can Claude Desktop update my Asset Panda inventory?

Yes. The agent uses the updateobject tool to modify existing records. You just tell it which asset changed and what the new status should be.

Track fixed assets and audit inventory directly through Claude Desktop.

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Audit inventory from Claude Desktop

You need to know exactly what hardware is sitting in the New York office. Instead of clicking through web portals, just ask Claude. The agent fires `list_locations` to map out your physical sites, then runs `list_objects` to pull every laptop and monitor assigned to that specific group. Reading raw JSON is annoying, so Claude formats the output into clean tables right in your chat window. If you want details on a specific serial number, it hits `get_object` to pull the warranty dates, assignment history, and current status.

Add and update hardware records

Provisioning new gear takes too many clicks. Hand the specs to your agent and let it do the data entry. It uses `create_object` to log the new MacBook Pro, assign it to the engineering group, and set the initial location status. When an employee leaves, the offboarding process is just as fast. Tell Claude to reassign their equipment. The agent grabs the current record, then executes `update_object` to mark the asset as available in the IT closet.

Verify your Asset Panda MCP Server

Setting up a new integration usually means guessing if the API keys actually work. We skip that step. Run `get_account_check` immediately after connecting the server to confirm your credentials are valid and the endpoint is responding. Once connected, you can explore how your company structures its data. The `list_groups` tool shows you the exact custom entities your admin configured, while `get_group` pulls the metadata so Claude knows exactly which fields are required for new entries.

Setup guide

Set up Asset Panda 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 Asset Panda 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 Asset Panda 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 asset-panda-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Asset Panda MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file via the Settings menu. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app completely.

Yes. The agent uses the update_object tool to modify existing records. You just tell it which asset changed and what the new status should be.

It works perfectly in the browser. Go to Settings, pick Integrations, and paste your remote MCP server URL as a custom connector.

Ask your agent to list your company sites. It will trigger the list_locations tool to pull all registered physical addresses and aliases from your database.

Vinkius runs this connection in a zero-trust, ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox. Your fixed asset lists, location data, and hardware assignments are never stored permanently or used to train public models.

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