How to Use the IP Parking MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure IP Parking with Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the IP Parking configuration block. Provide your API key in the environment variables, then restart the Claude Desktop app to load the tools.

Q: Can Claude Desktop open physical gates using IP Parking?

Yes. Claude Desktop calls the controlgate tool to send open or close commands directly to your connected parking barriers.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle IP Parking tariff updates?

Claude Desktop uses the updatetariff tool to modify hourly pricing structures. You type the new rate in chat, and the client sends the update command to the API.

Q: What happens if an ANPR camera goes offline?

You run listhardware to see the current status of all ANPR cameras. If a camera is offline, you can use registeranpr to manually input a license plate and override the entry event.

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Control physical gates from Claude Desktop

The `control_gate` tool handles remote barrier operations directly from your chat window. When a user reports a broken ticket machine, your Claude Desktop client commands the physical gate to open or close without requiring you to log into a separate administrative portal. This execution path relies on the `get_site_status` tool to check real-time occupancy before you trigger any physical barrier changes. Claude Desktop processes these local commands through an MCP connection, letting you manage physical entry points while reviewing live site data.

Audit parking hardware status via Claude Desktop MCP Server

The `list_hardware` tool pulls live operational states for ANPR cameras, ticket machines, and physical gates. Your Claude Desktop client reads this status list to isolate broken hardware before customers encounter issues at the exit lane. You pair this tool with `get_system_health` to confirm that the connection between your local network and the parking API is fully operational. Claude Desktop runs these checks locally via stdio, meaning you get hardware diagnostics right inside your chat interface.

Manage active tariffs and ticket details

The `update_tariff` tool changes hourly rates and pricing caps directly through your chat prompts. Your Claude Desktop client executes these rate updates to adjust pricing dynamically based on current occupancy trends. To confirm that pricing changes apply correctly to active parkers, use `get_ticket_details` to inspect individual sessions. This lets you resolve billing disputes on the fly without digging through database tables.

Setup guide

Set up IP Parking 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 IP Parking 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 IP Parking 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 ip-parking-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about IP Parking MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the IP Parking configuration block. Provide your API key in the environment variables, then restart the Claude Desktop app to load the tools.

Yes. Claude Desktop calls the `control_gate` tool to send open or close commands directly to your connected parking barriers.

Claude Desktop uses the `update_tariff` tool to modify hourly pricing structures. You type the new rate in chat, and the client sends the update command to the API.

You run `list_hardware` to see the current status of all ANPR cameras. If a camera is offline, you can use `register_anpr` to manually input a license plate and override the entry event.

License plates and parking ticket details remain inside the secure Vinkius MCP sandbox, which executes calls directly to the IP Parking API. No transaction history is stored on Vinkius servers, keeping your customer data isolated.

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