Toast MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Toast 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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claude mcp add toast --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Toast MCP Server
Connect your Toast restaurant to any AI agent and transform how you run your business.
Claude Code registers Toast as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Toast data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Orders — Browse today's sales, drill into check details, track voids and comps
- Menus — Full menu engineering: items, prices, modifiers, and availability
- Labor — Employee rosters, clock-in/out, overtime, and labor cost tracking
- Tables — Floor plan, seating status, and section management
- Payments — Cash, card, tips, and settlement tracking
- Revenue Centers — Bar vs dining room vs patio sales segmentation
The Toast MCP Server exposes 10 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 Toast to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Toast 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 Toast
Ask Claude: "Using Toast, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Toast MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Toast 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 Toast 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
Toast + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Toast MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Toast tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Toast nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Toast outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Toast status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Toast MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Toast to Claude Code via MCP:
get_order
Deep drill into a single check. Get order details
get_restaurant
Get restaurant info
list_dining_options
With behavior settings and online ordering config. List dining options
list_employees
For labor management. List employees
list_menu_items
"What is our most expensive dish?" List menu items
list_menus
With categories, availability windows, and ordering channels. List restaurant menus
list_orders
THE core tool — "What sold today?" List restaurant orders
list_revenue_centers
Used for sales segmentation and reporting. List revenue centers
list_tables
For floor plan and seating management. List restaurant tables
list_time_entries
For payroll and scheduling. List time entries
Example Prompts for Toast in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Toast immediately.
"What were our total sales yesterday and what was the most popular item?"
"Check today's gross sales across all our restaurant locations."
"Update the price of 'Avocado Toast' on the brunch menu to $12.50."
Troubleshooting Toast MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Toast to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Toast + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Toast 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 Toast with your favorite client
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Connect Toast to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.