How to Use the Cloudbeds MCP in Claude

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle guest searches in Cloudbeds?

Your agent calls the searchguests tool to scan your guest database. It returns contact details, past stay history, and guest preferences directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

Control your Cloudbeds hotel operations directly from Claude Desktop to manage bookings and check room availability.

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Instantly Check Live Room Availability in Claude Desktop

Checking room availability directly in Claude Desktop is simple when you call `check_availability` or query `list_room_types`. This lets you stop bouncing between your PMS tabs when guests call with booking questions. Your AI client reads the live inventory data directly within your chat window. This lets you coordinate last-minute bookings or handle walk-ins without manually searching the Cloudbeds dashboard.

Pull Real-Time Property Dashboards and Housekeeping

Pulling property metrics into your chat is easy with the `get_dashboard` and `get_housekeeping` tools. Start your morning shift by asking your Claude Desktop agent for a complete property status report. Instead of exporting CSV files or clicking through multiple menus, you get a clean summary of your property's current state. This helps front desk managers allocate clean rooms to early arrivals instantly.

Manage Guest Profiles and Financial Transactions

Managing guest histories requires direct access to `get_guest` and `search_guests`. When a guest disputes a charge, ask Claude Desktop to inspect their history using `list_transactions`. This MCP Server connection turns your chat window into a direct line to your guest ledger. You can verify lifetime value and past preferences before issuing refunds or upgrades.

Setup guide

Set up Cloudbeds 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 Cloudbeds 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 Cloudbeds 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 cloudbeds-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Cloudbeds MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file and add the Cloudbeds server settings. Once the MCP connection is established, the hotel management tools will appear in your chat window.

Yes, you can ask Claude Desktop to fetch your main property KPIs. The agent uses the `get_dashboard` tool to retrieve your daily revenue, occupancy rates, and pending arrivals.

Your agent calls the `search_guests` tool to scan your guest database. It returns contact details, past stay history, and guest preferences directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

No, you don't need the PMS tab open. The MCP integration communicates directly with the Cloudbeds API, allowing your AI agent to pull room statuses and reservations in the background.

Yes, your guest transaction histories and profile details are protected. Vinkius runs the MCP server in an isolated, zero-trust sandbox environment, ensuring that your raw API keys and database payloads are never exposed to external networks.

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