How to Use the Guidebook MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Guidebook server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Guidebook server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the Claude Desktop app, check for the hammer icon in your chat input, and you can immediately run listguides to see your active events.

Q: What should I do if Claude Desktop fails to fetch my Guidebook event sessions?

First, ask Claude Desktop to run checkguidebookstatus to verify your Guidebook API connection. If the connection is solid but sessions are missing, make sure you are querying the correct Guidebook guide ID by running listguides first.

Q: How does this integration handle custom sponsor directories?

The server uses listcustomlists and createcustomlistitem to build Guidebook directories. You feed the sponsor details to the chat, and Claude Desktop creates the entries in your Guidebook mobile app.

Q: Is my Guidebook attendee data safe when using Claude Desktop?

Your Guidebook attendee list data, queried via listattendees, is processed locally through the Claude Desktop app's secure stdio transport. It never touches third-party intermediate servers, keeping your Guidebook conference registration records private.

Manage your Guidebook event apps directly from Claude Desktop using this secure MCP integration.

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Real-time schedule updates from Claude Desktop

When you're running a Guidebook event, schedule changes happen in seconds. You don't have time to open the Guidebook builder to fix a room or change a speaker when Claude Desktop can do it. Just tell Claude Desktop to update the session info, and it runs `update_guide` or `get_event` to sync the changes instantly. You get immediate confirmation that your Guidebook mobile app reflects the correct schedule. Your attendees won't wander into empty rooms because your Claude Desktop client handles the heavy lifting through this MCP Server.

Pull attendee lists directly into your chat

Need to check who registered for a Guidebook keynote or track down a VIP? Run `list_attendees` directly inside your Claude Desktop window to pull live registration data into your conversation. No more exporting Guidebook CSVs or digging through the admin panel to find a name. This Guidebook MCP integration lets you ask Claude Desktop who is on the list, and it formats the names instantly.

Build custom exhibitor lists on the fly

Guidebook sponsors send their assets at the absolute last minute before the doors open. Instead of manually copy-pasting their bios, feed the raw text to Claude Desktop and let it use `create_custom_list_item` to populate your guide. It works whether you configure the Guidebook server locally or use the web connector on claude.ai. The MCP Server maps the data, checks the API status with `check_guidebook_status`, and updates your Guidebook app in one shot.

Setup guide

Set up Guidebook 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 Guidebook 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 Guidebook 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 guidebook-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Guidebook MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Guidebook server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the Claude Desktop app, check for the hammer icon in your chat input, and you can immediately run `list_guides` to see your active events.

Yes, paste the remote Guidebook MCP URL into your claude.ai integration settings. Once authenticated, your browser client can call `get_guide` to inspect your Guidebook event details without any local terminal setup.

First, ask Claude Desktop to run `check_guidebook_status` to verify your Guidebook API connection. If the connection is solid but sessions are missing, make sure you are querying the correct Guidebook guide ID by running `list_guides` first.

The server uses `list_custom_lists` and `create_custom_list_item` to build Guidebook directories. You feed the sponsor details to the chat, and Claude Desktop creates the entries in your Guidebook mobile app.

Your Guidebook attendee list data, queried via `list_attendees`, is processed locally through the Claude Desktop app's secure stdio transport. It never touches third-party intermediate servers, keeping your Guidebook conference registration records private.

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