Wine-Searcher MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Wine-Searcher 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 wine-searcher --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Wine-Searcher MCP Server
Connect to Wine-Searcher — the world's largest wine price comparison engine — and access real-time market intelligence for any wine.
Claude Code registers Wine-Searcher as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Wine-Searcher data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Wine Check — Look up any wine: critic scores, grape varieties, region, alcohol content, and global average/min/max pricing
- Market Price — Compare real-time pricing from 100,000+ merchants: shop names, locations, and direct purchase URLs
- Search Wines — Full-text search across the entire Wine-Searcher database for discovery and exploration
- Grape Info — Detailed grape variety profiles: origins, growing regions, wine styles, and food pairings
- Region Info — Wine region deep-dives: climate, soil, appellations, and notable producers
- Producer Info — Winery profiles: key wines, price ranges, scores, and available vintages
The Wine-Searcher MCP Server exposes 6 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 Wine-Searcher to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Wine-Searcher 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 Wine-Searcher
Ask Claude: "Using Wine-Searcher, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Wine-Searcher MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Wine-Searcher 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 Wine-Searcher 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
Wine-Searcher + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Wine-Searcher MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Wine-Searcher tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Wine-Searcher nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Wine-Searcher outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Wine-Searcher status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Wine-Searcher MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Wine-Searcher to Claude Code via MCP:
grape_info
Perfect for sommelier education and pairing recommendations. Get grape variety info
market_price
Use for price comparison, market analysis, or finding the best deal on a specific wine. Get global market pricing
producer_info
Use for winery research and brand comparison. Get producer/winery info
region_info
Essential for terroir education and regional exploration. Get wine region info
search_wines
Returns matching wines with pricing, scores, and merchant availability. Use for discovery and exploration. Search the wine database
wine_check
), grape varieties, region, appellation, alcohol content, average/min/max pricing across global merchants. The primary lookup tool for any wine question. Check wine details and scores
Example Prompts for Wine-Searcher in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Wine-Searcher immediately.
"What's the average price for Opus One 2021?"
"Find merchants near London selling Dom Pérignon 2012."
"What can you tell me about the Pomerol wine region?"
Troubleshooting Wine-Searcher MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Wine-Searcher to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Wine-Searcher + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Wine-Searcher 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 Wine-Searcher with your favorite client
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Connect Wine-Searcher to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.