How to Use the EventTemple MCP in Claude

Q: What happens if I have thousands of contacts?

The API returns paginated results. When your agent calls listcontacts, it reads the first batch of records. You can tell the AI to filter by specific names or companies to find exactly what you need faster.

Connect Claude Desktop to your venue calendar to read bookings, pull invoices, and track hospitality sales tasks instantly.

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Read venue calendars directly in Claude

The EventTemple MCP Server pulls your active venue calendar straight into your chat interface. You ask your agent about weekend availability, and it runs `list_bookings` to check the schedule. It reads the exact dates, room assignments, and current status. If a client calls asking about their upcoming banquet, you do not need to open another tab. Your AI client fires `get_booking` and `get_event` to pull the catering notes and timeline. You get the raw facts in seconds.

Pull client details without switching tabs

Tracking down corporate event planners usually means digging through CRM records. Now, your AI client uses `list_accounts` to find the company and `list_contacts` to map out the key decision-makers. You see exactly who booked last year's holiday party. When you need a specific phone number or email, the agent runs `get_contact`. It grabs the precise details required to draft a follow-up email right there in the chat.

Track hospitality payments and daily tasks

Banquet sales live and die on deposits. Your AI client checks payment status by running `list_invoices` across your EventTemple account. It reads the outstanding balances so you know who to chase before the event date hits. Keeping the sales team organized happens through `list_tasks`. You can ask Claude to pull your daily call list or check which catering orders still need approval. The data moves directly from your venue software to your screen.

Setup guide

Set up EventTemple 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 EventTemple 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 EventTemple 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 eventtemple-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about EventTemple MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop settings and click Developer, then Edit Config. Add the EventTemple server to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Save it and restart the app to see the tools appear.

No. This MCP Server only reads data. Your AI client can pull schedules using `list_bookings` or check bills with `list_invoices`, but it will not write over your existing venue records.

Web connections require a public HTTPS URL. If you run the server locally via stdio, it only works in the native desktop app. Switch to a remote hosted URL in your claude.ai integration settings if you want browser access.

The API returns paginated results. When your agent calls `list_contacts`, it reads the first batch of records. You can tell the AI to filter by specific names or companies to find exactly what you need faster.

Your financial records stay between your local machine and the API. The server pulls raw JSON from `list_invoices` and feeds it directly to your local AI client. Zero external logging occurs during the data transfer.

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