How to Use the HQBeds MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the HQBeds MCP Server on my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop to let your agent access the booking tools.

Q: How does the HQBeds MCP connection handle errors in Claude Desktop?

You can run the checkhqbedsstatus tool to verify if your API connection is active. If the connection drops, your desktop agent will let you know immediately so you can fix your credentials.

Manage your hostel bookings and check room availability directly from your chat window using the HQBeds MCP Server in Claude Desktop.

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Check hostel availability instantly in Claude Desktop

The `list_availability` tool pulls live room data straight into your desktop workspace using ISO 8601 date formats. When a guest calls asking for a bed tonight, you don't open three different browser tabs; you ask your desktop agent to check what is open. Your agent uses this live MCP Server connection to cross-reference dates with `list_rooms` to find empty beds. You get immediate answers on your screen without clicking through a slow channel manager interface.

Create reservations directly from your desktop chat

The `create_reservation` tool lets you book guests into your property directly from your conversations in Claude Desktop. Instead of typing the same guest info into multiple form fields, you feed the details to your agent and let it do the data entry. The tool validates the booking details against `get_room` to ensure you aren't double-booking a dorm bed. Once done, it updates your property management system instantly so your channel manager stays in sync.

Look up guest details and booking history on the fly

The `get_guest` tool retrieves complete contact profiles and past stay records directly inside your desktop workspace. When a repeat traveler messages your hostel, your agent looks up their history using `list_guests` to help you write a personalized response. This means you can check their preferences, verify past payment statuses with `get_reservation`, and handle check-ins without leaving the interface. It turns your chat client into a fast, keyboard-driven front desk terminal.

Setup guide

Set up HQBeds 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 HQBeds 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 HQBeds 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 hqbeds-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about HQBeds MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop to let your agent access the booking tools.

No, this server focuses on booking operations and status checks. You can use tools like `list_availability` and `create_reservation` to manage bookings, but rate updates must still be done in your main dashboard.

You can run the `check_hqbeds_status` tool to verify if your API connection is active. If the connection drops, your desktop agent will let you know immediately so you can fix your credentials.

No, if you use the desktop app, the tools run as a local subprocess via stdio. You only need a public URL if you are connecting via the Claude Web interface.

Yes, your guest details and reservation data stay private because they route directly through the Vinkius secure sandbox. No booking details are stored on external servers, keeping your guest information safe.

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