How do I use this MCP with Claude?

You connect your Claude client to Vinkius once, and the Stock Shortage Calculator becomes a capability your agent can call directly.

Can I check multiple items at once?

Yes, you can use the capability to list all shortages across your entire inventory to see every item that is understocked.

What does a CRITICAL status mean?

A CRITICAL status indicates that the stock level for an item has fallen below the required threshold for your demand.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.

Can this help me find overstock?

Yes, the surplus capability specifically identifies where you have more stock than your current demand requires.

How do I check if an item is running low on stock?

You can use the get_inventory_status capability to check if an item's stock level is CRITICAL, LOW, or HEALTHY based on its safety stock level.

Can I see all items that have a shortage at once?

Yes, the list_all_shortages capability allows you to provide a list of requirements and returns all items that currently have a deficit.

What is the difference between shortage and surplus?

A shortage occurs when required stock exceeds available stock, which you can find using calculate_shortage. A surplus occurs when available stock exceeds requirements, which you can find using calculate_surplus.

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Connect Stock Shortage Calculator to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Keep your inventory levels balanced and avoid stockouts.

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

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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.

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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.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Stock Shortage Service capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Stock Shortage Service.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Stock Shortage Service.

01
List all shortages
This capability scans your inventory to find every item that fails to meet your specified requirements. It provides a full list of all current deficits.
02
Calculate shortage
This capability calculates the specific number of units missing for a particular item. It determines the exact deficit between available stock and demand.
03
Get inventory status
This capability checks the health of an item's stock level. It returns a status of CRITICAL, LOW, or HEALTHY based on your current inventory.
04
Calculate surplus
This capability identifies excess stock by comparing current levels to your required demand. It tells you exactly how many extra units you have on hand.

One connector, every AI

Stock Shortage Service 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 Stock Shortage Service 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.

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1039ms average. Fast in production.

Stock Shortage Service is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1079ms

Sep 23Today

Fastest day: 1003ms
Slowest day: 1079ms
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. 4 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 Stock Shortage Service, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Stock Shortage Service Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sedAmCu766JzQE2y74jNpXNZ6PNIteeW70D7iFX4/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 — Stock Shortage Service capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stock-shortage-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sedAmCu766JzQE2y74jNpXNZ6PNIteeW70D7iFX4/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? How to give Claude access to Stock Shortage Service

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Who it's for

Built for the work Stock Shortage Service owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing supply chains and warehouse operations who need fast answers about stock levels.

01
Inventory Managers
They use the agent to monitor stock health and trigger reorders.
02
Warehouse Operators
They ask the agent for quick status updates on specific SKUs.
03
Supply Chain Analysts
They use the capability to identify large scale shortages across the entire catalog.

FAQ

Questions Stock Shortage Service owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with Claude?
You connect your Claude client to Vinkius once, and the Stock Shortage Calculator becomes a capability your agent can call directly.
02
Can I check multiple items at once?
Yes, you can use the capability to list all shortages across your entire inventory to see every item that is understocked.
03
What does a CRITICAL status mean?
A CRITICAL status indicates that the stock level for an item has fallen below the required threshold for your demand.
04
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.
05
Can this help me find overstock?
Yes, the surplus capability specifically identifies where you have more stock than your current demand requires.
06
How do I check if an item is running low on stock?
You can use the get_inventory_status capability to check if an item's stock level is CRITICAL, LOW, or HEALTHY based on its safety stock level.
07
Can I see all items that have a shortage at once?
Yes, the list_all_shortages capability allows you to provide a list of requirements and returns all items that currently have a deficit.
08
What is the difference between shortage and surplus?
A shortage occurs when required stock exceeds available stock, which you can find using calculate_shortage. A surplus occurs when available stock exceeds requirements, which you can find using calculate_surplus.

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