How to Use the MENU TIGER MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect MENU TIGER to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MENU TIGER server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart the Claude Desktop app, look for the hammer icon, and your agent can start using listorders to manage your kitchen queue.

Q: Can Claude Desktop update order statuses on MENU TIGER in real time?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the updateorderstatus tool to modify live tickets instantly. When you tell your agent that a table's food is ready, it changes the status to completed or preparing, which syncs directly back to your physical kitchen display.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle multiple restaurant menus in MENU TIGER?

The agent runs listmenus to retrieve all your active QR digital menus. From there, Claude Desktop can drill down into specific sections using listcategories and getitem to help you manage different lunch, dinner, or bar setups.

Q: What tools does this MCP Server offer for menu management?

This server includes tools like listitems and listcategories to read your digital menu structure. It allows your agent to fetch specific item details using getitem so you can verify prices and descriptions without leaving your workspace.

Use Claude Desktop to manage your digital restaurant menus, track incoming orders, and update kitchen statuses directly from your chat window.

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Track and update active orders inside Claude Desktop

This MENU TIGER MCP Server tool lets your Claude Desktop client fetch incoming restaurant tickets instantly. Your agent uses `list_orders` to pull the latest queue and `get_order` to inspect specific customer selections, table numbers, and payment states. When the kitchen finishes a dish, you don't need to open your restaurant dashboard. Just tell Claude Desktop to mark the ticket ready, and the agent invokes `update_order_status` to change the state to cooking, completed, or cancelled.

Inspect menu configurations and item details

Your Claude Desktop client can inspect your digital menu structure using `list_menus` to check which QR menus are active. It uses `list_categories` to organize items by sections like appetizers or drinks, ensuring your digital layout matches your physical kitchen setup. When a customer asks about ingredients or pricing, the agent calls `get_item` to pull exact details from your MENU TIGER account. This keeps your Claude Desktop chat aligned with your actual restaurant floor data.

Verify API connectivity and account status

This integration uses `check_menutiger_status` to verify that your Claude Desktop client has a live connection to your restaurant system through our MCP Server. If orders stop syncing, this tool immediately determines if the API endpoint is responding. The agent also runs `get_account` to pull your merchant profile and subscription details directly into your chat. This ensures Claude Desktop operates with the correct store credentials before processing any live menu changes.

Setup guide

Set up MENU TIGER 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 MENU TIGER 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 MENU TIGER 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 menu-tiger-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about MENU TIGER MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the MENU TIGER server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, restart the Claude Desktop app, look for the hammer icon, and your agent can start using `list_orders` to manage your kitchen queue.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `update_order_status` tool to modify live tickets instantly. When you tell your agent that a table's food is ready, it changes the status to completed or preparing, which syncs directly back to your physical kitchen display.

The agent runs `list_menus` to retrieve all your active QR digital menus. From there, Claude Desktop can drill down into specific sections using `list_categories` and `get_item` to help you manage different lunch, dinner, or bar setups.

This server includes tools like `list_items` and `list_categories` to read your digital menu structure. It allows your agent to fetch specific item details using `get_item` so you can verify prices and descriptions without leaving your workspace.

Your customer order records, table numbers, and transaction statuses are processed locally through Vinkius's secure sandboxed environment. Claude only accesses specific fields via `get_order` when you ask a direct question, and your sensitive merchant credentials are never exposed to the public internet.

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