How to Use the Hostaway MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect my Hostaway account to Claude Desktop?

You edit your local claudedesktopconfig.json file to include the Hostaway server under the mcpServers key to register the MCP Server. Once you add your Hostaway API credentials and restart Claude Desktop, the tools appear in your chat window.

Q: Can I reply to guest messages in Hostaway using Claude Desktop?

Yes, you use listconversations to fetch recent Hostaway guest threads directly inside Claude Desktop. Your Claude Desktop agent then drafts contextual replies based on the specific Hostaway reservation details retrieved from your account.

Q: How does the calendar tool prevent double bookings?

The getcalendar tool reads live block dates directly from Hostaway. When you ask your Claude Desktop agent to verify availability, it checks the real-time Hostaway calendar status before you confirm any manual booking requests.

Run your short-term rental empire directly from Claude Desktop by connecting Hostaway calendars, financials, and guest messages.

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Sync pricing and bookings in Claude Desktop

The `get_calendar` tool pulls live Hostaway availability and nightly rates directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. You can ask your Claude Desktop agent to spot unbooked Hostaway gaps for the upcoming weekend and instantly draft promotional rates based on that real-time calendar data. By running this local Hostaway MCP Server, your Claude Desktop client reads your actual occupancy metrics without you having to export CSV files. It matches your live Hostaway calendar blocks against current booking trends inside the Claude Desktop interface so you can adjust pricing on the fly.

Auditing channel performance via MCP Server

The `list_channels` tool retrieves the connection status and sync health of your Hostaway listings across Vrbo and Booking.com directly into Claude Desktop. Your Claude Desktop agent parses this connection data to pinpoint which Hostaway channels have delayed sync times or disconnected listings before double-bookings happen. This local integration lets you prompt Claude Desktop to cross-reference Hostaway channel sync logs with `list_listings` data. You get a clean list of discrepancies inside Claude Desktop showing exactly where your Hostaway property details or rates are out of sync across the web.

Track guest revenue and cash flow

The `get_financials` tool extracts raw Hostaway payout figures, cleaning fees, and base rates straight into your Claude Desktop workspace. Instead of building custom spreadsheets, you ask Claude Desktop to calculate your Hostaway net margins for specific date ranges using this financial data. Your Claude Desktop agent combines these Hostaway financial reports with `list_reservations` to highlight your highest-yielding properties. You see exact Hostaway dollar amounts and guest counts directly in your Claude Desktop chat sidebar, giving you immediate financial clarity.

Setup guide

Set up Hostaway 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 Hostaway 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 Hostaway 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 hostaway-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Hostaway MCP in Claude Desktop

You edit your local claude_desktop_config.json file to include the Hostaway server under the mcpServers key to register the MCP Server. Once you add your Hostaway API credentials and restart Claude Desktop, the tools appear in your chat window.

Yes, you use `list_conversations` to fetch recent Hostaway guest threads directly inside Claude Desktop. Your Claude Desktop agent then drafts contextual replies based on the specific Hostaway reservation details retrieved from your account.

It does, allowing you to manage large portfolios directly from your desktop. The `list_listings` tool pulls your entire Hostaway portfolio into Claude Desktop, allowing you to filter, group, and analyze performance metrics across hundreds of individual rental units simultaneously.

The `get_calendar` tool reads live block dates directly from Hostaway. When you ask your Claude Desktop agent to verify availability, it checks the real-time Hostaway calendar status before you confirm any manual booking requests.

All communication between Claude Desktop and the Hostaway API happens locally on your machine via secure stdio transport. Your Hostaway reservation financials, guest conversations, and calendar blocks are never sent to external third-party databases or stored outside your local Claude Desktop environment.

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