How to Use the Upper Route Planner MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check the API status of Upper Route Planner using Claude Desktop?

Yep. You just need to invoke the checkupperstatus tool. This confirms that the entire Upper Route Planner MCP Server is running smoothly and ready to process delivery tasks, giving you peace of mind before your agent runs any major optimizations.

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Get a list of all scheduled delivery routes.

Start by using the `list_upper_routes` tool. This instantly shows you every active route managed by the Upper Route Planner MCP Server. You get an overview of where everyone's going, making it easy to spot scheduling gaps or overlaps. You can then grab specific details for a given trip. Just call `get_upper_route_stop(routeId)` and you pull up all the necessary stop information—everything from addresses to required service times.

Track driver availability status.

Need to know who’s on the clock? The `list_upper_drivers` tool pulls a live roster of your delivery team. This isn't just names; it lets you confirm which drivers are active and available right now. Check system health first with `check_upper_status`. If that API status check fails, you know immediately if the whole Upper Route Planner MCP Server is having issues, saving you time.

Create new delivery tasks on demand.

When a client calls in last minute, don't sweat it. Use `create_upper_delivery_task` to immediately add a new stop or task to the system. The server handles the creation and queues it for optimization. After adding the task, you can use `get_upper_stop_details(taskId)` to confirm that everything was logged correctly and is ready for dispatch.

Setup guide

Set up Upper Route Planner 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 Upper Route Planner 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 Upper Route Planner 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 upper-route-planner-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Upper Route Planner MCP in Claude Desktop

It's straightforward. You connect the MCP Server either via the local stdio transport in the Desktop App or by pasting the remote URL into the Integrations settings on claude.ai. Once connected, your agent can call tools like `list_upper_routes` instantly.

Yep. You just need to invoke the `check_upper_status` tool. This confirms that the entire Upper Route Planner MCP Server is running smoothly and ready to process delivery tasks, giving you peace of mind before your agent runs any major optimizations.

The system manages all data using standard API calls. When you use `create_upper_delivery_task`, the raw input is processed and stored by the server. Your agent can then confirm this new record using `get_upper_stop_details`.

For local stdio servers, yes, you have to fully restart the application after editing `claude_desktop_config.json`. But if you're using the cloud connector on claude.ai, no restarts are needed.

This server primarily handles delivery route scheduling and stop details. The data types include driver lists, planned routes, and individual delivery tasks/stops.

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