Bring Craft Beer
to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect PunkAPI to Cline and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the PunkAPI MCP Server?
Connect to PunkAPI and explore BrewDog's DIY Dog beer catalog through natural conversation — completely free, no API key needed.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed — start searching immediately
- Explore craft beers from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Beer Enthusiasts — discover new beers, find beers by style and explore food pairings
- Brewers — research hop varieties, malt types and brewing recipes
- Restaurants — find beers that pair well with specific menu items
Built-in capabilities (8)
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
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
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
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
Common hops include: "Cascade", "Citra", "Mosaic", "Amarillo", "Simcoe", "Galaxy", "Chinook", "Centennial". Returns matching beers with full hop ingredient details. Search beers by hop variety
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
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
Useful for discovering new beers. Can return 1-25 random beers at once. Get random beer(s) from the catalog
Why Cline?
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including PunkAPI tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
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Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
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Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
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Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
PunkAPI in Cline
Why run PunkAPI with Vinkius?
The PunkAPI connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
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Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect PunkAPI using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
PunkAPI and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect PunkAPI to Cline through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
PunkAPI for Cline
Every request between Cline and PunkAPI is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
No! PunkAPI is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching beers.
What does ABV and IBU mean?
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) measures alcohol content percentage. IBU (International Bitterness Units) measures bitterness: <20 = mild, 20-40 = balanced, 40-60 = bitter, >60 = very bitter.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
By default, Cline asks for confirmation before executing tool calls. You can configure auto-approval rules for trusted servers in the settings.
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
Yes. Configure as many servers as needed. Cline can use tools from different servers within the same autonomous task execution.
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