How to Use the Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) to my local Claude Desktop app?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server config under the mcpServers block. Provide the command and args pointing to the Gordian executable, then restart the app to see the tools.

Q: Does the Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) integration with Claude Desktop support multi-currency payments?

The server executes purchases using either gordiansettlement or bspcash parameters via fulfilltrip. Claude Desktop routes the transaction based on the payment type you supply in your prompt.

Q: How does the callback system work for asynchronous search updates?

Use subscribecallback to register an endpoint for event updates. This allows the server to push real-time status changes back to your system when search results or booking confirmations complete.

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Run multi-product airline searches inside Claude Desktop

The `start_search` tool kicks off asynchronous lookups for seats, bags, or lounge access across multiple airlines. Claude Desktop handles the background polling, retrieving the final itineraries and available products using `get_search_results` once the search finishes. You can also narrow down results directly in your chat sidebar. Running `get_search_results_by_product` isolates specific items like extra bags or exit-row seats so you don't have to scroll through massive raw payloads inside Claude Desktop.

Manage ancillary baskets and trip records via MCP Server

The `create_trip` tool initializes a new booking record. From there, this MCP Server uses `add_to_basket` to stage specific baggage options or seat selections chosen during your Claude Desktop conversation. Before committing to a purchase, you can pull the current state with `get_basket` or run `check_basket` to re-validate pricing and availability. This step ensures that seat maps or bag fees haven't changed since the initial search.

Handle ticket modifications and refunds

The `fulfill_trip` tool executes the final purchase of all staged items using either cash or settlement accounts. If external changes happen to the flight, Claude Desktop keeps the reservation synchronized by calling `inform_changed` or `inform_cancelled` with the updated passenger name record. When travelers request cancellations, `check_cancellation` verifies if their selected seats or bags are refundable. Claude then initiates the refund process with `request_refund` and tracks the transaction status using `get_refund`.

Setup guide

Set up Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) 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 Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) 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 Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) 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 gordian-software-airline-ancillaries-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gordian-software-airline-ancillaries-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Gordian Software (Airline Ancillaries API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server config under the `mcpServers` block. Provide the command and args pointing to the Gordian executable, then restart the app to see the tools.

Yes, you can connect the server as a custom connector in the browser settings. Paste the hosted MCP URL from Vinkius and authorize it to run tools like `get_trip` directly in your chat.

The server executes purchases using either `gordian_settlement` or `bsp_cash` parameters via `fulfill_trip`. Claude Desktop routes the transaction based on the payment type you supply in your prompt.

Use `subscribe_callback` to register an endpoint for event updates. This allows the server to push real-time status changes back to your system when search results or booking confirmations complete.

Your PNRs, ticket numbers, and passenger details are processed inside Vinkius's isolated V8 sandbox. This ephemeral environment ensures that flight data is never cached or stored on external servers after this MCP Server execution completes.

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