• STOCK CHECK
  • GAP ANALYSIS
  • LISTING
  • HUMAN

How to check material availability with your AI

Connect Katana to your AI client once. From then on, your agent handles the inventory lookups for you.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if I have enough materials for a run?

Yes. Your AI uses Katana to pull current stock levels for specific material variants. You'll get a clear answer on what's available before you commit to manufacturing.

Inventory outcomes

What you get from your agent

These are the results of your inventory queries.

STOCK CHECK

Real-time availability

The AI pulls current counts for the specific material variants you ask about. You get the exact numbers currently in Katana.

GAP ANALYSIS

Identify shortages

The AI compares your needs against current stock to flag items that are too low. This helps you avoid mid-production stops.

LISTING

Full material overview

Your agent can pull a complete list of everything in your catalog. This gives you a broader view of your raw material supply.

HUMAN

Manual procurement

The AI only reads data. If a material is missing, you still need to handle the actual purchasing or reordering yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Katana inventory data.

  1. Identify materials

    The AI scans your catalog to find the exact materials or variants you're interested in.

    list_materials

  2. Check specific stock

    Once the material is identified, the AI looks up the precise quantity for that specific variant.

    get_inventory_by_variant

  3. Compare against requirements

    The AI evaluates the available quantity against the amount you need for your planned manufacturing run.

    get_inventory_by_variant

  4. Report findings

    The AI gives you a plain-English summary of what is ready to use and what is currently out of stock.

    list_materials

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Katana data.

Starting points

These are basic starting points. Swap out the material names and quantities for your actual items.

Katana Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/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 — Katana capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "katana-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Do I have enough Blue Aluminum 6061 in stock for a run of 500 units?

  • List all the materials currently in my Katana inventory.

  • Check the availability for the 'Steel Bolt - M8' variant.

  • How much 'Polymer Resin' do I have on hand right now?

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Start here

Connect Katana once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start asking questions in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI order more materials for me?

    No. The AI can only read inventory data. It cannot create purchase orders or change stock levels.

  • 02

    Does the AI update my inventory when I use materials?

    No. The AI is read-only for these tasks. It only reports what is already recorded in Katana.

  • 03

    Can I check stock for a material that isn't in Katana?

    No. The AI can only report on materials that exist within your Katana database.

  • 04

    Will the AI tell me which specific variant is low?

    Yes. By using the variant-specific lookup, the AI can pinpoint exactly which version of a material is running low.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my manufacturing orders?

    No. This specific setup is limited to checking material availability and listing materials.

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