How to Use the Gingr MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Gingr server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add with the server URL. Claude Code will then manage the connection through your terminal session.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to find Gingr owner records?

Yes, use the tool findownerbyemail to fetch the record. The output is ready for you to parse or save to a local log file.

Q: Does Claude Code support listing Gingr locations?

It does. Call listbusinesslocations to see all your registered facilities. This helps if you manage multiple sites.

Q: How do I check my Gingr connection in Claude Code?

Run verifyapiconnection as a tool call. It gives you a status code confirming the link is live.

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Terminal-based check-in monitoring with Claude Code

Claude Code pipes `list_active_checkins` output directly into your terminal. You can use it in cron jobs to log arrivals throughout the day. It connects to `get_digital_whiteboard` to pull status updates for your scripts. This is how you automate facility oversight without a GUI.

Claude Code handles owner queries headlessly

Use `find_owner_by_phone` to pull records inside your bash scripts. Claude Code returns the data in a format you can pipe to other CLI utilities. It also supports `get_pet_owner_details` for deeper inspection. This allows you to build custom reports on your pet care business from the command line.

Automated reservation audits for Claude Code

Claude Code runs `list_owner_reservations` to verify booking logs. It is designed to fit into your existing CI/CD pipelines for business reporting. Before every run, it calls `verify_api_connection`. If the endpoint is down, your script fails fast rather than processing stale data.

Setup guide

Set up Gingr 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 gingr-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gingr-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 Gingr 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": {
    "gingr-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Gingr MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add` with the server URL. Claude Code will then manage the connection through your terminal session.

Yes, use the tool `find_owner_by_email` to fetch the record. The output is ready for you to parse or save to a local log file.

It does. Call `list_business_locations` to see all your registered facilities. This helps if you manage multiple sites.

Run `verify_api_connection` as a tool call. It gives you a status code confirming the link is live.

Your data is transient and exists only in the process memory. Claude Code does not cache your pet check-in logs or owner identifiers on disk.

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