How to Use the eCellar MCP in Claude

Q: Can I see today's tasting reservations from eCellar?

Absolutely. Just ask, 'Show me today's reservations'. The listreservations tool will pull the schedule for the day, which you can then ask Claude to summarize or format.

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Connect Claude to eCellar and you can stop digging through your CRM. Just ask, "Who is Jane Doe?" and the agent will use `get_customer` and `search_customers` to pull up her profile, lifetime spend, and club status right in the chat. It's like having your operations manager sitting next to you. This is perfect for pre-tasting prep or handling a call from a VIP. You get immediate context on their purchase history with `list_orders` without ever leaving the conversation. No more switching tabs or logging into another system just to see what their favorite wine is.

Check daily operations from your chat window.

Start your day by asking Claude, "What's on the books for today?" It'll use the `list_reservations` tool to pull all tasting room appointments. You can even filter by time to see who's coming in for the afternoon flight. Before you confirm a large walk-in tasting, you can quickly check stock. A simple "How much 2021 Pinot do we have in the main tasting room?" prompts the agent to use `list_inventory`. You get a straight answer, not a trip to the back room.

Manage wine club campaigns with this MCP Server.

Planning a new email blast for a specific club tier? Instead of exporting CSVs, just tell Claude, "List all members of the Founder's Club." The agent uses `list_club_members` to give you a clean list, right there. You can also get a high-level view by asking about all your clubs. The `list_clubs` tool provides the summary you need for planning DTC revenue and member-only events. It's a faster way to get the data you need for your marketing efforts.

Setup guide

Set up eCellar 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 eCellar 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 eCellar 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 ecellar-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about eCellar MCP in Claude Desktop

Just ask a question like, 'Tell me about customer John Smith'. Claude uses the `search_customers` tool to find their profile, including purchase history and club memberships, and shows it directly in your chat.

Yes. You can ask, 'Show me all members of the Collector's Club'. The agent will use the `list_club_members` tool to return a list of those specific members.

Ask a direct question about stock, like 'How much 2022 Chardonnay is in stock?'. Claude's agent uses the `list_inventory` tool to give you a number without you needing to open the eCellar backend.

Absolutely. Just ask, 'Show me today's reservations'. The `list_reservations` tool will pull the schedule for the day, which you can then ask Claude to summarize or format.

Yes, your connection is secure. This MCP server runs in an isolated Vinkius sandbox for each request. It only handles customer, order, and reservation data in memory and never stores it after your query is complete.

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