How to Use the Grocy (Home ERP) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the Grocy (Home ERP) MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http grocy-home-erp -- in your terminal, placing all transport flags before the server name. Verify the installation by running claude mcp list to see the 21 active MCP tools.

Q: How does Claude Code interact with Grocy (Home ERP) recipes?

Claude Code uses getrecipes and getrecipe to view meal details. When you prepare a meal, tell Claude Code to run consumerecipe to automatically deduct all required ingredients from your stock.

Q: Can I manage general household tasks with this setup?

You can manage all non-chore tasks. Claude Code uses gettasks to pull your to-do list, and runs createtask, updatetask, or deletetask to modify your list.

Manage your Grocy home ERP directly from your terminal using Claude Code CLI commands.

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The Grocy (Home ERP) MCP Server brings physical inventory management straight to your terminal. Claude Code uses `get_stock` to output your current inventory levels directly into your shell. You can pipe this data to other CLI utilities or let Claude Code run `consume_product_stock` to deduct items as you use them. This lets you update your kitchen database without opening a heavy web interface.

Scriptable Chore Schedules

The Grocy (Home ERP) MCP Server turns your household chores into scriptable terminal commands. Claude Code uses `get_chores` to pull active tasks and displays them in a clean terminal list. When a chore is completed, Claude Code runs `execute_chore` to log the event. You can easily integrate this into cron jobs or shell aliases to automate your daily status updates.

Terminal-Based Shopping Lists in Claude Code

The Grocy (Home ERP) MCP Server handles your shopping lists directly from the command line. Claude Code uses `get_shopping_list` to fetch what you need, allowing you to filter and search using standard terminal patterns. To modify your list, Claude Code executes `add_shopping_list_item` or `clear_shopping_list` based on your direct commands. It bypasses the browser entirely, keeping your workflow centered in the terminal.

Setup guide

Set up Grocy (Home ERP) 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 grocy-home-erp-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Grocy (Home ERP) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Grocy (Home ERP) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http grocy-home-erp-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 Grocy (Home ERP) 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": {
    "grocy-home-erp-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Grocy (Home ERP) MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http grocy-home-erp -- ` in your terminal, placing all transport flags before the server name. Verify the installation by running `claude mcp list` to see the 21 active MCP tools.

Yes, you can script your shopping lists easily. Claude Code uses `get_shopping_list` to check current needs and runs `add_shopping_list_item` to append new items directly from your command line.

Claude Code uses `get_recipes` and `get_recipe` to view meal details. When you prepare a meal, tell Claude Code to run `consume_recipe` to automatically deduct all required ingredients from your stock.

You can manage all non-chore tasks. Claude Code uses `get_tasks` to pull your to-do list, and runs `create_task`, `update_task`, or `delete_task` to modify your list.

Your private household task lists, pantry quantities, and chore history are never stored by Claude Code. The CLI communicates directly with your secure Grocy API endpoint. Vinkius hosts the connector in a secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox to ensure your home data remains completely private.

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