How to Use the GoFood MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the GoFood MCP Server to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, Claude Desktop detects the tools and displays a hammer icon in your chat bar.

Q: Can I run GoFood promo campaigns directly inside Claude Desktop?

Yes. You use createpromo to launch new discounts and listpromos to track active marketing campaigns across your linked locations.

Q: Can I manage GoFood menus in Claude Desktop if I have multiple outlets?

Yes. You can query all your locations using listlinkedoutlets inside the chat client and manage each catalog individually.

Run your GoFood merchant operations directly from your chat window using Claude Desktop.

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Manage GoFood menus directly inside Claude Desktop

The GoFood MCP Server connects Claude Desktop directly to your restaurant's digital storefront via the `get_catalog` and `update_catalog` tools. This lets your agent inspect your current menu layout and adjust items without requiring you to open a separate merchant portal. When ingredients run out mid-service, you tell Claude Desktop to modify availability. The agent immediately fires `update_menu_stocks` to reflect real-time inventory, preventing customers from ordering sold-out dishes.

Accept and prepare orders without leaving your chat

This integration exposes `accept_order` and `mark_order_prepared` directly to your local Claude Desktop app. Your agent monitors incoming orders and updates their status as your kitchen line finishes preparing the food. If a kitchen emergency occurs, you instruct the chat client to trigger `cancel_order` instantly. You keep your order queue clean and avoid manual tablet entries during rush hours.

Run multiple GoFood locations from one interface

You coordinate your entire restaurant group using the `list_linked_outlets` and `get_outlet_info` tools inside Claude Desktop. This allows you to check status across different locations without switching accounts. The agent uses `link_outlet` and `unlink_outlet` to modify your active store roster on the fly. You control your entire brand footprint through simple conversational commands.

Setup guide

Set up GoFood 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 GoFood 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 GoFood 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 gofood-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about GoFood MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, Claude Desktop detects the tools and displays a hammer icon in your chat bar.

Yes. You use `create_promo` to launch new discounts and `list_promos` to track active marketing campaigns across your linked locations.

No. The MCP Server runs as a local subprocess via stdio transport, communicating directly with the GoFood API to execute commands like `update_menu_stocks` in real time.

Yes. You can query all your locations using `list_linked_outlets` inside the chat client and manage each catalog individually.

Vinkius manages your API tokens in an isolated sandbox, ensuring Claude Desktop never exposes your raw outlet credentials. Only structured tool calls like `get_outlet_info` execute, keeping your store data safe.

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