How to Use the Gelato MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle Gelato print webhooks?

The server uses listprintwebhooks for configuration. You can view your active hooks through the agent, but you'll need a public endpoint to receive the actual data payloads.

Q: Does the Gelato MCP Server support multiple catalogs?

Yes, you can use listproductcatalogs to switch between different regional or product-specific lists. Your agent will then pull the correct metadata for your chosen items.

Manage your print-on-demand fulfillment directly from the Claude Desktop interface using the Gelato MCP Server.

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Instant order creation and tracking

Stop switching tabs to check your store status. You can trigger `create_print_order` or `cancel_print_order` directly from your chat window to handle fulfillment in real-time. Use `get_order_status` to pull live updates whenever your team needs a pulse check on a specific shipment. Everything stays synced with your dashboard.

Automated product and quote lookups

Query your live inventory without manual exports. The `list_catalog_products` tool lets your agent pull exact product IDs for any custom mug or poster you offer. Run `get_shipping_quote` before finalizing an order to ensure your margins stay intact. It provides specific costs based on the destination address provided in the chat.

Account identity and connection health

Quickly verify your integration status using `verify_api_connection` to ensure your agent has valid access. It saves you from debugging auth errors during production hours. Grab your current account details with `get_account_info` to confirm which store or entity your agent is currently modifying. This keeps your multi-store operations organized.

Setup guide

Set up Gelato 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 Gelato 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 Gelato 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 gelato-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Gelato MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application support folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app to see the tools appear.

The server uses `list_print_webhooks` for configuration. You can view your active hooks through the agent, but you'll need a public endpoint to receive the actual data payloads.

Yes. The server communicates directly between your machine and the API. Your order data, including customer names and shipping addresses, never touches third-party logs.

Yes, you can use `list_product_catalogs` to switch between different regional or product-specific lists. Your agent will then pull the correct metadata for your chosen items.

The tool will return the specific error message from the API. You can then ask your agent to parse the output and suggest a fix, like updating the shipping address.

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