How to Use the Giftbit MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Giftbit to my Claude Desktop app?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, your agent will immediately gain access to the full suite of gifting tools.

Q: Does Giftbit allow Claude Desktop to check brand availability?

It does. You can query the current catalog using listrewardbrands to find exactly what you need before sending.

Q: What happens if a Giftbit order fails in Claude Desktop?

Run checkapihealth to verify connectivity. If an order status looks wrong, getgiftstatus will provide the exact error or delivery state from the backend.

Automate your reward fulfillment directly from Claude Desktop. Send digital gift cards and track status without leaving your chat.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Giftbit MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Giftbit to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Giftbit with Claude Desktop

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Instant reward delivery in Claude Desktop

Trigger gift card sends directly through your chat interface. Use `order_email_rewards` to fulfill incentives or `create_reward_links` for custom distribution workflows. Your agent handles the logistics. It pulls from `list_reward_brands` to confirm availability before initiating any transaction.

Real-time Giftbit tracking for your agents

Stop jumping between tabs to check if a reward arrived. Ask your agent to run `get_gift_status` or `list_gift_records` to provide an immediate update on any sent item. This MCP Server provides the visibility you need. You get precise confirmation on delivery status and campaign performance using `get_campaign_status`.

Global brand discovery within your MCP Server

Access the full catalog of reward options without manual lookups. Use `list_reward_brands` to filter what you offer and `list_delivery_regions` to ensure your recipients are supported. Maintain control over your gifting program. Verify your configuration with `verify_api_connection` to ensure your MCP Server is ready for production orders.

Setup guide

Set up Giftbit 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 Giftbit 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 Giftbit 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 giftbit-mcp.

json

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Giftbit. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Giftbit now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Giftbit MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once you restart the app, your agent will immediately gain access to the full suite of gifting tools.

Yes. Simply ask the agent to list your recent activity. It uses `list_gift_records` to pull your history directly into the conversation.

It does. You can query the current catalog using `list_reward_brands` to find exactly what you need before sending.

The MCP Server transmits only the data required to process your specific reward request. All transactions are scoped to your API token and handled via secure, ephemeral connections.

Run `check_api_health` to verify connectivity. If an order status looks wrong, `get_gift_status` will provide the exact error or delivery state from the backend.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript