Do I need an API key for PunkAPI?

No, this MCP works without an API key. You can start searching the catalog immediately after connecting.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

Can I search for beers by bitterness?

Yes, you can use the IBU capability to find mild, balanced, or very bitter beers.

How do I find beers for a specific food?

You can ask your AI client to find beers that pair with foods like cheese, burgers, or spicy dishes.

Is there a way to find low alcohol beers?

Yes, you can use the ABV capability to filter for session beers with low alcohol content.

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: 60 = very bitter.

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Connect PunkAPI 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. Find your next favorite brew through natural conversation.

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

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.

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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through PunkAPI.

01
Get beers by hops
Search the catalog using specific hop varieties like Citra, Mosaic, or Cascade. It returns matching beers along with their full hop ingredient details.
02
Get beers by style
Find beers based on specific styles like Stout, IPA, or Lager. This capability provides the beer names, ABV, IBU, and descriptions.
03
Get random beer
Get a random selection of beers from the catalog. You can request anywhere from 1 to 25 suggestions at a time.
04
Get all beers
Filter the entire beer catalog using name, ABV, IBU, color, malts, hops, yeast, or food pairings. It supports pagination for easier browsing.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through PunkAPI.

05
Get beer by ID
Retrieve full technical details for a single beer using its unique ID. This includes ingredients, brewing tips, and food pairing suggestions.
06
Get beers by abv
Filter beers by their alcohol content. You can set minimum or maximum ABV limits to find session beers or stronger options.
07
Get beers by food
Find beers that match specific food items like cheese, chocolate, or BBQ. It returns a list of beers with their suggested pairings.
08
Get beers by ibu
Search for beers based on their bitterness levels. You can target mild, balanced, or very bitter beers using IBU ranges.

Real work

What teams actually run

Menu Planning

A restaurant owner asks the AI to find a stout that pairs well with chocolate dessert.

Recipe Research

A brewer looks up the specific hop profiles used in various IPAs.

Quick Discovery

A user asks for a random low-ABV beer suggestion for a session session.

Bitterness Matching

A drinker searches for high IBU beers to satisfy a preference for bitter flavors.

Automate a task

Put PunkAPI 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

PunkAPI 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.

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

You don't need a client to put PunkAPI 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

963ms average. Fast in production.

PunkAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1213ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 766ms
Slowest day: 1213ms
14-day trend: Slowing+9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 PunkAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

PunkAPI Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KHd6J6NLRdDnWNKGDKXue7jfEc8yGXGxOD5c061f/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — PunkAPI capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "punkapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KHd6J6NLRdDnWNKGDKXue7jfEc8yGXGxOD5c061f/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 PunkAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work PunkAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who wants to interact with the BrewDog catalog through a conversational interface.

01
Beer Enthusiasts
Use the AI to discover new styles and find specific food pairings.
02
Brewers
Research hop varieties, malt types, and ingredient profiles for recipes.
03
Restaurant Staff
Ask the AI for beer suggestions that match menu items.

FAQ

Questions PunkAPI owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key for PunkAPI?
No, this MCP works without an API key. You can start searching the catalog immediately after connecting.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I search for beers by bitterness?
Yes, you can use the IBU capability to find mild, balanced, or very bitter beers.
04
How do I find beers for a specific food?
You can ask your AI client to find beers that pair with foods like cheese, burgers, or spicy dishes.
05
Is there a way to find low alcohol beers?
Yes, you can use the ABV capability to filter for session beers with low alcohol content.
06
Do I need an API key?
No! PunkAPI is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching beers.
07
What does ABV and IBU mean?
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) measures alcohol content percentage. IBU (International Bitterness Units) measures bitterness: 60 = very bitter.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get beers by hops

Get beers by style

Get random beer

Get all beers

05-08

Get beer by ID

Get beers by abv

Get beers by food

Get beers by ibu

What teams actually run

Menu Planning

Recipe Research

Quick Discovery

Bitterness Matching

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

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Beer Enthusiasts

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Restaurant Staff

Do I need an API key for PunkAPI?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I search for beers by bitterness?

How do I find beers for a specific food?

Is there a way to find low alcohol beers?

Do I need an API key?

What does ABV and IBU mean?

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