How to Use the MarketMan MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the MarketMan MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers block. This registers the MCP Server locally and lets you access the tools immediately.

Q: Can I use Claude Desktop to reconcile MarketMan purchase orders?

Yes, you can run listpurchaseorders to pull active order data directly into your chat. This lets you cross-reference what you ordered with what actually arrived at the loading dock.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support the MarketMan recipe analysis tools?

Absolutely, you can call listrecipes to audit food costs and margins. Your agent will calculate plate costs and suggest price adjustments based on live vendor pricing.

Q: What is the best way to track daily kitchen waste using this integration?

Ask your agent to run getwasteevents to pull the latest logged losses. This gives you a quick summary of prep waste and spoiled inventory without opening another dashboard.

Audit food waste, pull purchase orders, and check vendor sheets inside Claude Desktop without bouncing between browser tabs.

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Spot waste trends inside Claude Desktop

The `get_waste_events` tool exposes kitchen loss patterns directly inside your Claude Desktop chat. Run this to see exactly which line items are bleeding cash today. This MCP Server feeds real-time loss metrics directly to your model. It means you can spot pattern shifts in prep waste before they ruin your weekly food cost percentage.

Audit inventory sheets on the fly

The `get_count_sheets` and `list_inventory` tools pull active kitchen stock levels directly into your workspace. Stop hunting down clipboard printouts or logging into slow web portals to check inventory. Your agent compares these actual counts against theoretical usage instantly. You get immediate answers about variance without writing a single Excel formula.

Track vendor orders with zero friction

The `list_purchase_orders` and `list_vendors` tools fetch recent transactions to audit supplier rates. You can ask Claude Desktop to flag invoice discrepancies the second they happen. This keeps your suppliers honest and your procurement clean. Ask your agent to compare billed amounts to your master vendor list to catch overcharges.

Setup guide

Set up MarketMan 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 MarketMan 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 MarketMan 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 marketman-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about MarketMan MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` block. This registers the MCP Server locally and lets you access the tools immediately.

Yes, you can run `list_purchase_orders` to pull active order data directly into your chat. This lets you cross-reference what you ordered with what actually arrived at the loading dock.

Absolutely, you can call `list_recipes` to audit food costs and margins. Your agent will calculate plate costs and suggest price adjustments based on live vendor pricing.

Ask your agent to run `get_waste_events` to pull the latest logged losses. This gives you a quick summary of prep waste and spoiled inventory without opening another dashboard.

Your waste logs, purchase orders, and count sheets stay local to your machine. The local stdio connection of this MCP integration ensures no third-party server intercepts your restaurant's proprietary financial data.

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