Open Brewery DB MCP Server for Claude Code 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Open Brewery DB as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add open-brewery-db --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Open Brewery DB MCP Server
The Open Brewery DB MCP Server gives your AI agent access to a comprehensive, open-source database of breweries across the United States.
Claude Code registers Open Brewery DB as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 4 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Open Brewery DB data drives decisions without human intervention.
Core Capabilities
- Search by Name — Find any brewery by name or keyword.
- Filter by City — Discover all breweries in San Diego, Portland, Denver, Austin, or any city.
- Filter by State — Browse breweries across California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, New York, and all 50 states.
- Filter by Type — Explore micro-breweries, nano-breweries, regional breweries, brewpubs, contract brewers, and proprietor operations.
- Contact Info — Every brewery includes address, phone number, website, and GPS coordinates.
The Open Brewery DB MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Open Brewery DB to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Open Brewery DB MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Open Brewery DB
Ask Claude: "Using Open Brewery DB, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Open Brewery DB MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Open Brewery DB through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Open Brewery DB tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Open Brewery DB + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Open Brewery DB MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Open Brewery DB tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Open Brewery DB nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Open Brewery DB outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Open Brewery DB status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Open Brewery DB MCP Tools for Claude Code (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect Open Brewery DB to Claude Code via MCP:
find_breweries_by_city
Great for travel planning and local craft beer exploration. Find all breweries in a specific city
find_breweries_by_state
Use full state names (e.g. California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, New York). Find breweries in a specific state
find_breweries_by_type
Find breweries by type (micro, nano, brewpub, regional, etc.)
search_breweries
Covers micro-breweries, nano-breweries, regional breweries, brewpubs, and more across the United States. Search for breweries by name or keyword
Example Prompts for Open Brewery DB in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Open Brewery DB immediately.
"Find me craft breweries in Portland."
"List some nanobreweries in Colorado."
"I need the address and website for Russian River Brewing in California."
Troubleshooting Open Brewery DB MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Open Brewery DB to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Open Brewery DB + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Open Brewery DB MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Open Brewery DB with your favorite client
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Connect Open Brewery DB to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.