How to Use the Impala MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop check live room availability with Impala?

Yes, the Claude Desktop agent calls checkavailability with your specific checkout dates. It returns real-time inventory status directly inside your chat session.

Q: What is the fastest way to compare room types using the MCP?

Your Claude Desktop agent triggers getroomtypes alongside getrates to build a clean comparison table of available suites and basic rooms.

Search global hotel inventory and compare live rates directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Live room rates inside Claude Desktop

Don't jump between hotel booking sites and Claude Desktop when planning travel. This MCP Server lets you pull raw pricing data directly into Claude Desktop using `get_rates` and check real-time room options with `get_room_types`. Your Claude Desktop agent processes the raw pricing numbers instantly to compare room costs across different dates. You get the exact Impala pricing structure without leaving your desktop chat window.

Coordinate-based hotel discovery in Claude Desktop

It's easy to find exact properties near your business meetings using coordinates. Claude Desktop runs `search_hotels` via the MCP Server to pinpoint lodging options around specific GPS points. Your Claude Desktop agent maps out the closest Impala properties and filters them by distance. It combines this with `get_photos` to show you what the rooms look like in your chat.

Reputation analysis inside Claude Desktop

Read what guests actually think about a property before booking. The `get_reviews` tool pulls raw guest feedback directly into Claude Desktop so you can spot recurring issues. Claude Desktop parses the Impala review text to highlight specific complaints or praises about cleanliness, noise, or Wi-Fi speed. This skips the marketing copy and gives you the raw ground truth.

Setup guide

Set up Impala 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 Impala 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 Impala 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 impala-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Impala MCP in Claude Desktop

You tell Claude Desktop to find properties in a specific city. The agent runs `search_hotels_by_city` to pull the active property list from the global database.

Yes, the Claude Desktop agent calls `check_availability` with your specific checkout dates. It returns real-time inventory status directly inside your chat session.

Ask your Claude Desktop agent to show you the property. It runs `get_photos` to pull direct image URLs so you can inspect the rooms.

Your Claude Desktop agent triggers `get_room_types` alongside `get_rates` to build a clean comparison table of available suites and basic rooms.

This MCP Server processes your search queries and hotel IDs through an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your booking preferences and search history are never stored or shared with third parties.

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