Katana Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage manufacturing production orders and inventory levels with your AI agent.
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Why people use Katana
Katana for Manufacturing ERP Production Tracking
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. You can ask for a production summary or a stock check in one sentence. You get the data you need without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
You get a natural language interface for your entire manufacturing ERP.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking stock for a custom order
An inventory specialist asks the agent if they have enough of a specific variant for a rush job.
- Real-world use case 02
Daily production briefing
A production manager asks for a summary of all active jobs.
- Real-world use case 03
Quick sales updates
A sales rep is on a call and asks for the status of a specific order.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Katana capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Katana.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Katana.
- 01 Capability
Create sales order
Create a new sales order by providing a customer ID. This lets your agent handle new requests without manual entry.
- 02 Capability
Get sales order
Pull specific details for a single sales order. Use this to check the status of a high-priority shipment.
- 03 Capability
List inventory
See the overall status of your current inventory. This gives a high-level view of what's in the warehouse.
- 04 Capability
Get inventory by variant
Check stock levels for a specific material variant. This is crucial for ensuring you have the right parts for a job.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Katana.
- 05 Capability
List products
Retrieve a list of all products in your Katana account. This helps your agent understand your full catalog.
- 06 Capability
List customers
Get a full list of your customers. This helps your agent identify the right account for an order.
- 07 Capability
List purchase orders
View all current purchase orders. Use this to track incoming supplies from your vendors.
- 08 Capability
List sales orders
Get a list of all sales orders. This allows for quick audits of your current sales pipeline.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Katana.
- 09 Capability
List suppliers
See a list of all your suppliers. This helps your agent identify who to contact for missing materials.
- 10 Capability
List manufacturing orders
See all active manufacturing orders. This gives you a clear view of what's currently on the shop floor.
- 11 Capability
List materials
Get a list of all materials in your system. This helps your agent distinguish between raw goods and finished products.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Katana to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Katana from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Katana, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Katana for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Katana URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Katana in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"katana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Katana
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Katana, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"katana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Katana
Ask Copilot: "Using Katana, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"katana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Katana
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Katana, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"katana": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Katana
Ask Cline: "Using Katana, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add katana --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VT9amFv72X8hnzBAwjI7nedoJ6cRiISaqbSMz1Cx/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Katana
Ask Claude: "Using Katana, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Katana can move forward.
This is for production managers who are tired of manual status checks and inventory specialists who need to know exactly what's on the shelf without a spreadsheet.
Production Manager
Monitor live manufacturing orders and task progress during shift handoffs without opening the dashboard.
Inventory Specialist
Verify material availability for specific variants during the planning phase to prevent stockouts.
Sales Representative
Get instant updates on order statuses and customer details during live client calls.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about Katana.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Katana MCP help with shop floor visibility?
Yes, it lets you see manufacturing orders directly. You can ask your agent for a summary of active jobs to see what's happening on the floor in real time.
How does Katana MCP handle inventory?
It allows your agent to check stock levels for products and specific material variants. This helps you see exactly what's available before you commit to a new production run.
Can I create orders with Katana MCP?
Yes, you can use it to create new sales orders. Just provide the customer ID to your agent, and it can handle the record creation for you.
Does Katana MCP work with my existing account?
Yes, it connects directly to your Katana Cloud Manufacturing account using your API key, so all your existing data remains the same.
Can I use Katana MCP to check supplier lists?
Yes, it can pull your full list of suppliers. This is great for quickly identifying the right partner when you need to source materials.
Can I check specific material variants?
Yes, the Connector can check stock for specific variants. This is one of the most common ways to prevent production delays caused by missing parts.
Can I check the inventory of a specific material variant?
Yes, use the get_inventory_by_variant capability with the unique variant ID to see current stock levels and availability in real-time.
Is it possible to list all current manufacturing orders?
Absolutely. The list_manufacturing_orders capability retrieves a list of all production jobs, helping you track shop floor activities.
Can I see my customer list via the agent?
Yes, the list_customers capability provides access to your customer database, making it easy to reference customer IDs for new sales orders.
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