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Connect Gift Up! to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Handle redemptions and track balances through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Gift Up!.

  1. 01

    Validate gift card

    This capability checks the remaining balance of a specific gift card code.

  2. 02

    Find order by ref

    Use this to search for a specific gift card order using its public reference number.

  3. 03

    Get account details

    This capability retrieves the identity and details of your Gift Up! account.

  4. 04

    Get card details

    Get the specific metadata and details associated with a gift card.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Gift Up!.

  1. 05

    Get order details

    This capability fetches the metadata for a specific gift card order.

  2. 06

    List active gift cards

    Retrieve a list of all gift cards that are currently active in your system.

  3. 07

    List gift orders

    This capability provides a list of all gift card orders.

  4. 08

    List gift webhooks

    Check your active webhook configurations to monitor real-time notifications.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Gift Up!.

  1. 09

    Redeem gift card

    Process a partial redemption to deduct a specific amount from a card balance.

  2. 10

    Redeem gift card full

    Use this to perform a full redemption of a gift card's entire remaining balance.

  3. 11

    Verify API connection

    Test the connection between your AI client and the Gift Up! API.

  4. 12

    Update order metadata

    Set or change custom key-value pairs on an order to sync with your internal systems.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Customer Support

A customer asks why their gift card isn't working. You use the agent to check the balance and validity instantly.

02

Checkout Automation

Your agent processes a partial redemption for a customer during a manual order entry.

03

Financial Auditing

You ask your agent for a list of all gift card orders from the last week to reconcile sales.

04

Inventory Tracking

You use the agent to list all active gift cards to see current liability.

Automate a task

Put Gift Up! to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Gift Up! works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Gift Up! to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

860ms average. Fast in production.

Gift Up! is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 899ms
Oct 14Today
Fastest day
856ms
Slowest day
899ms
14-day trend
Stable+4%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Gift Up!, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Gift Up!. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Gift Up! Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yxsJLNTXRX4yeIY9bYKtLArIvrl5zFPYxvCyEJGs/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Gift Up! capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gift-up-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yxsJLNTXRX4yeIY9bYKtLArIvrl5zFPYxvCyEJGs/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Gift Up! in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Gift Up! owners hand off.

This MCP is built for teams managing high-volume gift card sales and redemptions.

  • 01

    E-commerce Support

    Verify card validity and process manual redemptions during customer chats.

  • 02

    Finance Teams

    Monitor gift card sales and outstanding balances via simple commands.

  • 03

    Store Managers

    Track gift card performance and update order metadata for fulfillment.

FAQ

Questions Gift Up! owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Gift Up! account?

    You subscribe via Vinkius and then provide your Gift Up! API Key, which you can find in your account settings under API Keys.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I do partial redemptions?

    Yes, the MCP includes a specific capability to process partial redemptions for a set amount.

  • 04

    Can I sync this with my CRM?

    Yes, you can use the update order metadata capability to set custom fields that match your CRM or ERP data.

  • 05

    Is the data updated in real-time?

    Yes, the MCP interacts directly with the Gift Up! API to provide real-time balance and order information.

  • 06

    How do I get an API Key for Gift Up!?

    Log in to your Gift Up! dashboard, navigate to Settings > API Keys, and you can create a new Personal Access Token there.

  • 07

    Can I process partial redemptions via the agent?

    Yes! Use the 'redeem_gift_card' capability and provide the specific amount you wish to deduct from the card balance.

  • 08

    How do I validate a gift card code from a customer?

    Use the 'validate_gift_card' capability. The agent will return the current balance, validity status, and expiration date for that specific code.

  • 09

    Can I update order details through the chat?

    Yes, you can use the 'update_order_metadata' capability to attach custom key-value pairs to an order for tracking or categorization purposes.

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