How to Use the Hostfully MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Hostfully to Claude Desktop?

Add the MCP Server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Provide your Hostfully API key as an environment variable. Restart the app, and the tools will appear.

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Connect Hostfully MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Hostfully to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Read Hostfully Data Inside Claude Desktop

The `list_properties` tool pulls your entire vacation rental portfolio directly into your AI client. You give it an agency ID, and Claude fetches the exact property details, including availability and pricing. If you need specifics on a single listing, `get_property` grabs the exact configuration. You don't have to bounce between browser tabs anymore. Your agent reads the live Hostfully database. Need to check who manages what? The `list_agencies` and `get_agency` tools map out your entire operational structure in seconds.

Track Bookings and Guests

The `list_leads` tool queries your active bookings and inquiries. Claude runs the tool and outputs the exact status of every lead in your pipeline. When a guest asks a question, `get_lead` pulls their specific reservation data instantly. You can also audit your incoming travelers using `list_guests`. Your agent cross-references the guest data with your active leads to spot discrepancies or missing contact info. It happens fast, and it keeps your front desk operations moving.

Audit Your MCP Server Webhooks

The `list_webhooks` tool exposes exactly how your Hostfully account connects to external services. You ask Claude to verify your webhook configurations, and it returns the active endpoints. This prevents silent failures when a booking drops. Operations require people. The `list_service_providers` tool grabs your cleaners and maintenance crews, while `list_owners` pulls the property investors. You get the operational contacts you need to fix issues right from the chat window.

Setup guide

Set up Hostfully 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 Hostfully 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 Hostfully 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 hostfully-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Hostfully MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the MCP Server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Provide your Hostfully API key as an environment variable. Restart the app, and the tools will appear.

It reads properties, leads, guests, and owners. It cannot modify or delete records. The access is strictly read-only based on the tools provided.

Yes. You can add the remote MCP server URL in the claude.ai integrations settings. You authenticate once, and the tools work right in your browser.

Hostfully segments data by agency. You must provide the specific agency ID so the API knows which portfolio to query.

Your AI client processes raw JSON containing guest names and reservation details. The Hostfully MCP server runs inside a V8 Isolate Sandbox. The connection is ephemeral, meaning the memory wipes clean after the API returns the payload.

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