How to Use the CocktailFyi MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the CocktailFyi MCP Server in Claude Code?

Add the server using the claude mcp add command with the HTTP transport. Once added, you can ask the CLI agent to search or fetch recipes.

Q: Can I pipe the output of a CocktailFyi query in Claude Code?

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to fetch data using listcocktails and pipe the formatted stdout to local files or other CLI tools.

Q: How does the CLI agent retrieve specific cocktail categories?

The agent runs listcategories to show the available groups. It then uses getcocktailsbycategory to filter drinks by your choice.

Query cocktail recipes, techniques, and ingredients directly from your terminal using Claude Code and this fast MCP Server.

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Terminal-Based Recipe Queries

Ditch the browser and query drink specs directly from your shell. Claude Code uses `get_cocktail` and `search_cocktails` to print ingredients and instructions straight to stdout. You can pipe the output into other command-line utilities. It makes looking up recipes or testing drink APIs fast and lightweight.

Claude Code Mixology Audits

Automate database checks and data exports. Claude Code uses `get_cocktail_stats` and `list_categories` to verify recipe counts and taxonomy distributions from your terminal. Run scripts to format cocktail data into JSON or CSV. The agent pulls raw ingredients via `list_ingredients` and structures them for your backend databases.

Automated MCP Server Content Pipelines

Build documentation pipelines for your beverage apps. This MCP Server lets Claude Code pull guides and techniques using `list_guides` and `list_techniques` to generate markdown files. The CLI agent uses `list_faqs` and `list_glossary` to compile reference materials. It automates your content generation process entirely within your terminal workflow.

Setup guide

Set up CocktailFyi MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cocktailfyi-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest CocktailFyi transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available CocktailFyi tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cocktailfyi-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the CocktailFyi MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CocktailFyi MCP in Claude Code

Add the server using the `claude mcp add` command with the HTTP transport. Once added, you can ask the CLI agent to search or fetch recipes.

Yes, you can ask Claude Code to fetch data using `list_cocktails` and pipe the formatted stdout to local files or other CLI tools.

No, the server runs on Vinkius's high-speed infrastructure. Queries to `get_cocktail` or `search_cocktails` resolve almost instantly.

The agent runs `list_categories` to show the available groups. It then uses `get_cocktails_by_category` to filter drinks by your choice.

The server only receives read-only queries for cocktail names, ingredients, and techniques. Your terminal commands, history, and environment variables remain completely private.

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