PunkAPI MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add PunkAPI 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 punkapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About PunkAPI MCP Server
Connect to PunkAPI and explore BrewDog's DIY Dog beer catalog through natural conversation — completely free, no API key needed.
Claude Code registers PunkAPI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where PunkAPI data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Beer Search — Search beers by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, yeast, malts and food pairing
- Random Beers — Get random beer suggestions for discovery
- Beer Details — Get full details including ingredients, brewing tips and food pairings
- Filter by ABV — Find session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV)
- Filter by IBU — Find mild or bitter beers based on preference
- Food Pairing — Find beers that pair well with specific foods
- Hop Varieties — Search beers by specific hop varieties
The PunkAPI MCP Server exposes 8 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 PunkAPI to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI
Ask Claude: "Using PunkAPI, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the PunkAPI MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI 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
PunkAPI + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the PunkAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed PunkAPI tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query PunkAPI nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe PunkAPI outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query PunkAPI status endpoints and alert on anomalies
PunkAPI MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PunkAPI to Claude Code via MCP:
get_all_beers
Supports searching by name, ABV range, IBU range, EBC (color), malts, hops, yeast, food pairing and brewing date range. Returns beer names, descriptions, ABV, IBU, ingredients and food pairing suggestions. Pagination supported with page and per_page parameters. Search BrewDog beers with filters
get_beer_by_id
Returns name, description, ABV, IBU, EBC, first brewed date, tagline, ingredients (malts, hops, yeast), food pairing suggestions, brewers tips and description. Get a specific beer by ID
get_beers_by_abv
Use abv_gt for minimum ABV and abv_lt for maximum ABV. Useful for finding session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV). Search beers by ABV (alcohol by volume) range
get_beers_by_food
Common pairings include: "cheese", "burger", "spicy", "dessert", "chicken", "fish", "pork", "bbq", "chocolate", "fruit". Returns matching beers with their food pairing suggestions. Search beers by food pairing suggestion
get_beers_by_hops
Common hops include: "Cascade", "Citra", "Mosaic", "Amarillo", "Simcoe", "Galaxy", "Chinook", "Centennial". Returns matching beers with full hop ingredient details. Search beers by hop variety
get_beers_by_ibu
Low IBU (<20) = mild, Medium IBU (20-40) = balanced, High IBU (40-60) = bitter, Very High IBU (>60) = very bitter. Useful for finding beers matching bitterness preference. Search beers by IBU (International Bitterness Units) range
get_beers_by_style
Common styles include: "American IPA", "Scottish Ale", "Belgian IPA", "English IPA", "Porter", "Stout", "Lager", "Pilsner", "Wheat Beer", "Sour". Returns beer names, ABV, IBU and descriptions. Search beers by style
get_random_beer
Useful for discovering new beers. Can return 1-25 random beers at once. Get random beer(s) from the catalog
Example Prompts for PunkAPI in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with PunkAPI immediately.
"Give me a random beer suggestion."
"Find me beers that pair well with cheese."
"Show me all BrewDog IPAs."
Troubleshooting PunkAPI MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting PunkAPI to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
PunkAPI + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI with your favorite client
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Connect PunkAPI to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.