How to Use the Honeywell Forge MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Honeywell Forge tools in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the desktop app, the tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: How does Honeywell Forge handle access controls in Claude Desktop?

The server exposes specific commands like lockdoor and unlockdoor to your chat environment. Your agent can run these operations using the access point IDs retrieved from your active building configuration.

Q: How do I lock a door using Honeywell Forge in Claude Desktop?

Use the lockdoor tool by passing the exact access point ID to your agent. The agent executes the command through the secure connection, instantly engaging the physical lock.

Control physical buildings directly from your Claude Desktop app or claude.ai browser chats.

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Live Building Audits in Claude Desktop

The `list_buildings` and `get_building_details` tools give your agent immediate access to physical site structures and operational configurations. Look, nobody wants to dig through five software tabs just to check HVAC zones or floor plans. This MCP Server connects Claude directly to your Honeywell Forge endpoints. It turns conversational prompts into live structural lookups, letting you map out access control systems and fire safety setups on the fly.

Active Incident Triage and Response

The `get_alarms` and `acknowledge_alarm` tools let you manage building safety alerts directly inside your chat interface. When a security breach or smoke detector triggers, your agent fetches the active incident list, displays the severity, and logs your acknowledgment instantly. Instead of switching to a dedicated monitoring console, you handle the initial triage right where you work. The agent queries the specific alarm ID and writes the confirmation directly back to the Honeywell Forge audit trail without any extra steps.

Real-time Access and Climate Checks

The `get_door_status` and `get_temperature_data` tools expose physical sensor readings and lock states to your browser-based or desktop client. You get instant snapshots of whether a specific door is held open or if a climate zone is drifting from its setpoint. This lets you troubleshoot tenant comfort issues or security anomalies on demand. Your agent processes the raw telemetry, correlates it with the physical layout, and helps you decide if a technician needs to go on-site.

Setup guide

Set up Honeywell Forge 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 Honeywell Forge 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 Honeywell Forge 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 honeywell-forge-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Honeywell Forge 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 desktop app, the tools will show up under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, the desktop app supports local stdio transport on macOS. You just edit the configuration file located in your Application Support directory to connect the tools.

The server exposes specific commands like `lock_door` and `unlock_door` to your chat environment. Your agent can run these operations using the access point IDs retrieved from your active building configuration.

Use the `lock_door` tool by passing the exact access point ID to your agent. The agent executes the command through the secure connection, instantly engaging the physical lock.

Your HVAC readings, door states, and energy metrics remain fully protected. This server runs in an isolated MCP sandbox, meaning your raw building telemetry is never stored or exposed to external servers.

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