How do I get Cin7 Core API credentials?

Log in to Cin7 Core, navigate to **Settings > Integration > API**, and click the '+' button to create a new API application. You will be provided with an Account ID and an Application Key.

Is the stock data across all locations included?

Yes, you can check real-time stock availability across all your warehouses using the get_all_stock_availability tool.

Can the agent check order status?

Absolutely. You can list sales and purchase orders or retrieve full details for a specific order ID to check its current status and fulfillment progress.

Cin7 Core MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cin7-core": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Cin7 Core MCP Server

Integrate Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Systems), the advanced cloud-based inventory management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your product catalog, monitor real-time stock levels, track sales and purchase orders, and research customer and supplier data using natural language.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Cin7 Core to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Inventory Intelligence — List and retrieve detailed information for products and check real-time stock availability across warehouses.
Order Management — Monitor sales and purchase orders, track their status, and access full fulfillment details.
CRM & Supplier Research — Quickly access customer and supplier profiles and their historical interactions.
Multi-warehouse Oversight — Track inventory locations and stock movement efficiently via chat.

The Cin7 Core MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Cin7 Core to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Cin7 Core MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Cin7 Core

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 10 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Cin7 Core MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Cin7 Core through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Cin7 Core + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Cin7 Core MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Cin7 Core MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Cin7 Core to Claude Desktop via MCP:

get_all_stock_availability

Returns real-time availability data including on-hand, allocated, and available-to-sell quantities across all configured warehouse locations. Retrieve current stock availability across all warehouses

get_product_details

Resolves detailed attributes such as dimensions, weight, supplier info, and tax rules for the given product GUID. Get detailed information for a specific product by ID

get_sale_order_details

Resolves individual line items, shipping addresses, invoice details, and the current fulfillment progress. Get full details for a specific sales order

get_sku_stock_status

Provides a detailed breakdown of quantities across all physical locations and virtual bins. Get stock levels for a specific product SKU

list_crm_customers

Returns customer metadata including contact names, company details, and credit limits. List all customers registered in the system

list_crm_suppliers

Returns vendor profiles including primary contact info, default currency, and payment terms. List all suppliers and vendors

list_inventory_products

Returns a list of products with metadata including SKU, name, category, and base price. List all products in your Cin7 Core (DEAR) catalog

list_purchase_orders

Returns a list of purchase orders including supplier details, order date, and inbound status (e.g., ordered, received). List all purchase orders and inbound shipments

list_sales_orders

Returns order metadata including customer ID, total value, and current status (e.g., drafted, authorized, packed, shipped). List all sales orders and their current fulfillment status

search_products_by_sku

Returns stock and identification data for products matching the provided SKU identifier. Search for a product using its SKU

Example Prompts for Cin7 Core in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Cin7 Core immediately.

"What is the stock level for product SKU 'CH-1001'?"

"List all sales orders that are currently 'Awaiting Fulfillment'."

"Show me the contact details for supplier 'Furniture Pros'."

Troubleshooting Cin7 Core MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Cin7 Core to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Cin7 Core + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cin7 Core MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.