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Connect Layup 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. Manage lay-by checkouts and customer deposits 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 · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Layup.

  1. 01

    Create order

    This capability starts a new lay-by order in your Layup account.

  2. 02

    Get order

    Use this to pull specific details and parameters for a single order.

  3. 03

    Get payment

    This capability fetches specific payment information you request.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Layup.

  1. 04

    List customers

    This capability reads your list of globally saved shopper customers.

  2. 05

    List payments

    Use this to see every payment currently linked to an order.

  3. 06

    Cancel order

    This capability voids an existing Layup order.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Layup.

  1. 07

    Create deposit

    This capability lets you manually register a new lay-by deposit.

  2. 08

    Get customer

    This capability retrieves specific parameters for a single customer.

  3. 09

    List orders

    Use this to pull a list of all active lay-by payment plan orders.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Customer Support

A support agent asks the AI to check a customer's remaining balance to resolve a query.

02

Order Auditing

A developer uses the MCP in an IDE to debug why a specific payment isn't showing up.

03

Sales Automation

An operator uses the AI to set up a new lay-by order after a customer agrees to terms in a chat.

04

Financial Monitoring

An operator checks the status of all pending deposits to manage cash flow.

Automate a task

Put Layup 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

Layup 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 Layup 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

885ms average. Fast in production.

Layup is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1060ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
751ms
Slowest day
1060ms
14-day trend
Slowing+25%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 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 Layup, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Layup Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rGRHcRd2M0HJbP3jOSqFXNgdJRG5AVQyLKTOzp3e/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 — Layup capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "layup-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rGRHcRd2M0HJbP3jOSqFXNgdJRG5AVQyLKTOzp3e/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 Layup in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Layup owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing installment-based e-commerce workflows.

  • 01

    E-Commerce Operators

    They use the AI to verify if installments are fully matched.

  • 02

    Support Teams

    They check customer balances and order logs through chat.

  • 03

    Developers

    They audit tracking and debugging logs inside their IDE.

FAQ

Questions Layup owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect Layup to my AI?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Layup Merchant API Key. Once connected, your AI client can immediately use the Layup capabilities.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I create new orders through the chat?

    Yes, you can use the create_order capability to initialize new lay-by orders through your AI agent.

  • 04

    Is my data hosted by Vinkius?

    Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, handling the credentials and keeping the connection active so you don't have to.

  • 05

    Can I cancel an order using the AI?

    Yes, the cancel_order capability allows your agent to void existing Layup orders.

  • 06

    How do I get started?

    Subscribe, enter your API credentials (your secret token from Layup Dashboard → Developer Settings → API Keys), and you're ready. No code, no environment files, no endpoints. just connect and start managing your orders through your AI agent.

  • 07

    Can my AI agent check the remaining balance on an active order?

    Yes! Provide the Order target ID to the agent. It utilizes the get_order capability returning exact metrics on money received vs pending values. It aggregates everything in conversational format so you don't jump windows.

  • 08

    What happens when I need to create a manual dynamic lay-by in chat?

    Just specify the item price, customer token, and configuration. The AI agent executes a create_order action connecting via the payload and creates proper links. The shopper gets billed correctly, saving you minutes of UI clicking.

  • 09

    Can I query an exact list of all historically recorded buyers/customers?

    Absolutely. Ask the agent to list all stored customers. It compiles email arrays, reference ID trackers, phone tags. perfect for store leads and analysts evaluating buyer records without exporting flat files.

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