How to Use the iFood MCP in Claude

Q: Can I see iFood order status in Claude Desktop?

Yes. Use the getorders tool to pull a list of active tickets. You can filter by status to focus on what needs immediate attention.

Manage your restaurant operations directly inside Claude Desktop. Sync orders and update menus without leaving your workspace.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect iFood 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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Setup iFood with Claude Desktop

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Full menu control in Claude Desktop

Adjust your store inventory or pricing instantly. Use `get_catalog` to pull the current menu state and `update_catalog_item` to push changes to your live storefront. You avoid manual dashboard logins when you need to toggle item availability. Claude Desktop executes these updates as direct commands, keeping your menu accurate for customers.

Real-time order dispatch

Monitor your queue using `get_orders` to see exactly what is pending. Once you process the details, use `update_order_status` to move items through your kitchen workflow. Assign drivers to specific deliveries with `assign_driver` as soon as the food is ready. This MCP Server gives your Claude Desktop instance the authority to clear your dispatch board.

Operational scheduling updates

Check current store configurations with `get_store_details` and compare them against your `get_business_hours` logs. If you need to change your availability, use `update_business_hours` to set new open and close times. This keeps your operational footprint current. You spend less time verifying schedules and more time managing the flow of incoming orders.

Setup guide

Set up iFood 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 iFood 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 iFood 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 ifood-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about iFood MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file via Settings then Developer. Add the server details to your mcpServers block and restart the app to see the tools appear.

Yes. Use the `get_orders` tool to pull a list of active tickets. You can filter by status to focus on what needs immediate attention.

The server runs as a local process when installed via the config file. It keeps your data flowing directly between the API and your chat session.

All your authentication tokens stay local to your machine. The server only interacts with the API endpoints you authorize.

This server handles order numbers, delivery instructions, and item lists. We never store this information outside of your active session.

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