How to Use the NotCo MCP in Claude

Connect NotCo to Claude Desktop to generate plant-based formulations and run sensory simulations directly inside your chat.

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Connect NotCo MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect NotCo to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup NotCo with Claude Desktop

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Generate recipes with Claude Desktop

Use `create_formulation` to build new plant-based recipes instantly. You tell the agent your target profile, and it constructs the ingredient list based on molecular data. Then use `analyze_nutrition` to verify the output. It checks your formula against target benchmarks so you know exactly what you are building before heading to the lab.

Simulate sensory tests in Claude Desktop

Run `run_sensory_test` to see how a specific formulation performs before you commit to physical production. This saves time by flagging potential flavor gaps early. You can also pull data using `list_sensory_profiles` to compare your current project against established industry standards. It keeps your R&D focused on what matters.

Manage NotCo projects in Claude Desktop

Keep your lab work organized by using `create_project` to track your progress. It links your formulations to specific R&D goals so you never lose track of a trial. Call `list_projects` to see an overview of your active tasks. The agent handles the data, letting you focus on the molecular science.

Setup guide

Set up NotCo 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 NotCo 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 NotCo 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 notco-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about NotCo MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file in the Claude Desktop app. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the application.

Your recipes stay local to your environment. The server only processes data you explicitly send during a chat session.

You need a network connection to reach the Giuseppe AI engine. The MCP server acts as the bridge between your interface and the cloud-hosted engine.

The server provides access to molecular profiles for plant-based ingredients. This includes specific nutritional values and chemical properties required for formulation.

We treat your formulation data as confidential. The server does not persist your R&D inputs beyond the active session managed by your agent.

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