How to Use the Katana MCP in Claude

Q: Can I create a sales order in Katana using Claude Desktop?

Yes. After you find a customer's ID with listcustomers, you can instruct Claude to use the createsalesorder tool. You'll provide the details in chat, and your agent will execute the creation in Katana.

Q: What's the difference between listproducts and listmaterials?

listproducts shows you the finished goods you sell to customers. listmaterials shows you the raw components and ingredients you use to manufacture those products. One is for sales, the other for production.

Connect Claude Desktop to your Katana ERP. Check inventory and create sales orders right from your chat.

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Check Inventory and Orders Instantly

Stop switching tabs to check the Katana web app. Just ask Claude directly for live data from your manufacturing floor. You can check current stock levels for your entire operation with `list_inventory` or get the status of a specific customer order with `get_sales_order`. Need to know what's holding up production? Pull a full list of active jobs using `list_manufacturing_orders`. Your agent gets the data straight from the source, so you always have the real numbers without logging into another system.

Create Sales Orders Without Code

This server lets you create new sales orders directly from a conversation. Tell Claude the customer and the products, and it uses the `create_sales_order` tool to build the order in Katana for you. It's a simple way to handle quick orders without manual data entry. First, you might need to find the right customer ID using `list_customers`. Then, you can confirm product availability by checking a specific SKU with `get_inventory_by_variant`. Once you have the details, you tell your agent to place the order.

Manage Your Supply Chain in the Claude App

Get a complete picture of your supply chain right inside Claude. You can ask for a list of all your raw materials with `list_materials` or check on incoming stock by calling `list_purchase_orders`. It gives you a direct line to your operational data. This isn't just for viewing data. If a supplier calls, you can instantly pull their history with `list_suppliers` while you're talking. This MCP server keeps all the context you need in one place, managed by your AI client.

Setup guide

Set up Katana 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 Katana 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 Katana 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 katana-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Katana MCP in Claude Desktop

You connect this MCP server through the settings in your Claude Desktop app or on the claude.ai website. Once connected, the Katana tools appear for your agent to use, letting you ask for inventory, sales orders, and more in plain English.

Yes. After you find a customer's ID with `list_customers`, you can instruct Claude to use the `create_sales_order` tool. You'll provide the details in chat, and your agent will execute the creation in Katana.

`list_products` shows you the finished goods you sell to customers. `list_materials` shows you the raw components and ingredients you use to manufacture those products. One is for sales, the other for production.

Yes, it works with both the Claude Desktop app and the web version at claude.ai. For the web version, you'll add the server URL as a Custom Connector in your settings. The tools will then be available in any conversation.

Your connection is secure. The server runs in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox provided by Vinkius, and it only accesses the Katana data you explicitly ask for, like sales orders or customer lists. Your Katana access token is encrypted and never exposed to the AI client.

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