How to Use the Lead Time Analyzer MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install Lead Time Analyzer in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file from the developer settings. Add the command details under the mcpServers key and restart the app completely.

Map out supply chain bottlenecks and cut delays directly from Claude Desktop.

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Break down transit stages in Claude Desktop

The data does not lie when shipments miss their delivery windows. You need to know exactly where the clock is bleeding. Your agent pulls the raw metrics using `analyze_lead_time_composition` to show you the hard numbers behind every transit leg. Look at the actual days spent at origin ports versus transit times. This MCP cuts through the noise and gives you a straight answer on what phase is eating up your schedule. You get clear visibility into the bottleneck without opening another dashboard.

Pinpoint schedule unpredictability

A long transit time is manageable. An unpredictable one destroys your inventory planning. We run `evaluate_process_volatility` to find out which specific legs of the journey are causing the massive swings in arrival dates. Ocean freight might look cheap until you factor in a ten-day variance. Your AI client flags the unstable routes so you can build proper buffer stock. Stop guessing why the warehouse is empty and start measuring the variance.

Model efficiency gains instantly

Finding the problem is only half the job. You have to prove that fixing it actually moves the needle on the bottom line. Ask Claude to run `calculate_reduction_impacts` and see exactly how many days you save by switching suppliers or expediting manufacturing. Here is the kicker. You can test these scenarios before signing a new carrier contract. The math shows you the projected lead time reduction so you can make a decision based on facts instead of vendor promises.

Setup guide

Set up Lead Time Analyzer MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Lead Time Analyzer MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Lead Time Analyzer MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under lead-time-analyzer-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lead-time-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Lead Time Analyzer MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file from the developer settings. Add the command details under the mcpServers key and restart the app completely.

Yes. The desktop app runs local tools through standard input/output. That means it can query your local network databases to read shipping records.

You can use it in the browser if you host the MCP publicly. Just go to Settings, click Integrations, and paste your remote HTTPS URL to add the custom connector.

You can ask direct questions about delays and get immediate calculations. Your agent pulls the specific metrics you ask for instead of forcing you to click through pre-built charts.

This MCP only reads your transit timestamps and stage durations. Claude processes these raw delivery metrics locally or via secure API, ensuring your proprietary supplier data never trains public models.

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