MENU TIGER MCP for AI. Check menus, list orders, and update item status.

Q: How do I check if MENU TIGER is working with checkmenutigerstatus?

Run checkmenutigerstatus. If the tool returns success, your API connection is live. This confirms that your agent can talk to the server before you run any other data-heavy calls.

Q: Can I get all my restaurant menus using listmenus?

Yes, running listmenus gives you a directory of every menu associated with your account. This is the starting point if you need to know how many store locations are managed.

Q: What's the difference between getitem and listitems?

listitems gives you a broad catalog of every item. getitem is for drilling down; it pulls specific metadata, price, and details for one single item ID.

Q: How do I change an order status? Do I use updateorderstatus?

You use updateorderstatus. The agent requires the unique Order ID and the target status (e.g., 'ready'). You can't just tell it to update; you must provide that structured data.

Q: Can I see all pending orders at once? Which tool should I use?

Use listorders. This gives a summary list of multiple tables and their order status. If you need details on one table, follow up with getorder.

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

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Windsurf

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MENU TIGER connects your restaurant operations to any AI agent. Use it to list, manage, and update digital menus, monitor real-time orders, check item metadata, and verify store performance without logging into a dashboard.

What your AI can do

Check menutiger status

Confirms that the API connection to MenuTiger is working and operational.

Get account

Pulls basic account information for verification purposes.

Get item

Retrieves specific, detailed metadata and pricing for a single menu item.

+ 7 more capabilities included

View Menu & Inventory Data

List all menus, view item details (metadata and price), and list the categories available for any specific menu.

Manage Orders and Tables

Retrieve directories of current orders, pull customer profiles, and update an order's status directly through your agent.

Check Store & System Status

Access a directory of store locations or verify the server's API connection to confirm operational health.

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These ten tools let your agent handle everything from listing menu categories to updating order status. Use them to automate restaurant operations.

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Check Menutiger Status

Confirms that the API connection to MenuTiger is working and operational.

Get Account

Pulls basic account information for verification purposes.

Get Item

Retrieves specific, detailed metadata and pricing for a single menu item.

Get Menu

Gets the full details of one specified digital menu.

Get Order

Pulls all current, real-time information for a specific customer order.

List Categories

Returns a list of all available menu categories for a given store or menu.

List Items

Retrieves a comprehensive list of every item currently cataloged in the menus.

List Menus

Lists all digital menus associated with your account and store locations.

List Orders

Gives a summary list of multiple orders, useful for checking pending status across...

Update Order Status

Changes the official status of an order to 'Preparing', 'Ready', 'Completed', or...

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Claude AI

Open Claude Settings

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

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.

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The MENU TIGER integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Antigravity

Configure Agent Environment

Open your Antigravity agent's workspace configuration or mcp-servers.json file.

Bind the Endpoint

Add the Vinkius endpoint URL to your agent's MCP connections list:

"mcp_servers": {
  "menu-tiger": {
    "serverUrl": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
  }
}

Provide your secure token in place of [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] to ensure your agent requests are authenticated.

Execute

Start your Antigravity session. The agent will autonomously discover and utilize the MENU TIGER tools with full Vinkius guardrails applied.

VS Code Copilot

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One-Click Install (Recommended)

In your Vinkius Dashboard, simply click the Add to VS Code button for this server. We'll automatically configure your local workspace.

Or configure manually

Open MCP Settings

Open VS Code, press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P, and search for GitHub Copilot: MCP Servers.

Add Server Config

Add the Vinkius endpoint configuration to your mcp-servers.json file:

"menu-tiger": {
  "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}

Ensure you replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.

LangChain

Install Dependencies

Install the LangChain MCP adapters for your environment:

pip install langchain-mcp-adapters

Connect the Server

Use the SSEClient in LangChain to connect to the Vinkius managed endpoint:

from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import SSEClient

# Connect to Vinkius
client = SSEClient(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
tools = client.get_tools()

CrewAI

Define the Tool

Load the Vinkius MCP tools into your CrewAI agents:

from crewai import Agent
from mcp_crewai import MCPTool

# Connect securely to Vinkius
vinkius_tools = MCPTool(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")

# Assign to Agent
researcher = Agent(
    role='Data Researcher',
    tools=vinkius_tools.get_all()
)

Execute Task

Run your CrewAI process. The agent will autonomously route tasks to the Vinkius managed server.

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Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

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The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 10 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

Tracking orders and menus shouldn't feel like juggling three different dashboards.

Right now, if you need to know a table's status—is the order placed? Is it cooking? Is it ready?—you open the POS system. If you want item pricing changes, you log into the menu CMS. To check inventory against an old order, you pull up customer records. This means logging in three different places just to get one status update.

With MENU TIGER MCP Server, your agent handles all that. You ask: 'What's the status of Table 4?' The AI runs `list_orders` and then uses `get_order`. It gives you the answer without needing any logins or clicks from your side.

MENU TIGER MCP Server: Get real-time order data into your workflow.

You waste time copy-pasting item IDs between systems, and manually confirming if the menu version you are viewing is current. Every status change—from placing an order to marking it as paid—requires multiple clicks across different interfaces.

Now, your AI agent connects directly. It runs `get_order` or `update_order_status`. The data flows instantly into your chat window, giving you control over the entire process from a single prompt.

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What your AI can actually do with this

Look, forget logging into some clunky dashboard just to check what’s going on with your restaurant's digital menus. You connect MENU TIGER straight up to your AI client, and you get full control over everything. Your agent handles the whole operation—from checking if the server is even awake to updating an order status like a pro.

Checking System Status & Accounts:
Before anything else, you'll want to make sure everything's running smooth. You can run check_menutiger_status and immediately confirm that your API connection to MenuTiger is totally operational. For basic verification, you use get_account, which pulls the essential account details you need to know.

Handling Menus and Inventory:
You've got menus everywhere, right? You don't wanna hunt them down manually. Use list_menus when you need a complete rundown of every digital menu tied to your store locations and accounts. Once you know which menu you're talking about, you use get_menu to pull all the specific details for that one menu.

If you want to see what categories are available on any given menu, run list_categories. Then, if you need a list of every single item cataloged across your menus—like getting an inventory count—you call list_items. For deep dives, though, you use get_item to grab the specific metadata and pricing for just one particular menu article.

You can also pull all the category listings using list_categories, letting you see every grouping available at a store.

Managing Orders and Tables:
This is where it gets real time. If you need a quick summary of everything waiting—like checking which tables have orders pending across the house—you use list_orders. To get all the current, minute-by-minute information on one specific customer's tab, you run get_order and pull that detailed data straight through your agent.

You can change an order’s life cycle directly; if a table is ready to go, you call update_order_status and set it to Ready. If the kitchen starts working on it, you update the status to Preparing. When they're finished serving it up, you switch it over using update_order_status to mark it as Completed.

If something goes sideways, you can hit that same function and change it to Cancelled.

Who You Are:
Your AI client acts like a dedicated manager who never clocks out. You don't have to manually update item prices or chase down order statuses anymore. You just tell your agent what to do—whether it’s listing all the menu assets, checking if the system is green, or changing an order status from 'Pending' to 'Ready'—and it handles the API calls for you.

It keeps everything moving and stops you from missing anything critical.

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What Changes When You Connect

Instant order visibility. Instead of manually checking a dashboard, calling the kitchen, or waiting for staff reports, your agent can use list_orders to pull a summary of pending tables immediately.

Precise menu data retrieval. Need to verify an item's price or allergen info? Use get_item. You get clean metadata without having to browse multiple store pages.

Workflow automation for fulfillment. When the food is ready, tell your agent to run update_order_status (e.g., 'ready'). The system logs the change and notifies the customer automatically.

Full portfolio oversight. Use list_menus to see every digital menu you manage across all locations in one query. This replaces manually opening multiple store backends.

Real-time operational checks. Running check_menutiger_status confirms your entire data pipeline is live, saving time when coordinating service scaling or integrating new systems.

See it in action

01 01

The Shift Change Triage

A manager arrives at the shift change and needs to know if any orders are stalled. They ask their agent: 'What's happening with pending tables?' The agent runs list_orders and finds a mix of statuses, then uses get_order on one specific ID to pinpoint exactly which items are delayed, solving the problem without needing a walk-through.

02 02

The Menu Audit

An F&B director is launching a new location and needs to verify all core menu details. They ask their agent to 'List every item in the main dining room menu.' The agent uses list_items and can then cross-reference specific data points with get_item, ensuring pricing and descriptions are perfect before launch.

03 03

Closing Out Service

The server sends a bill, and the table is cleared. The host needs to mark the order as complete. Instead of printing a physical ticket or clicking buttons, they tell their agent: 'Mark order XYZ-901 as completed.' The agent runs update_order_status, closing out the transaction instantly.

04 04

Debugging Store Rollout

A developer is integrating new store layouts. They ask their agent to 'List all menus and tell me which ones are for corporate clients.' The agent uses list_menus combined with list_categories, providing an immediate map of organizational presence across the portfolio.

The honest tradeoffs

Assuming everything is visible in one place

Anti-pattern

Telling your agent, 'Tell me about orders and menus.' The AI gets confused because you didn't specify what kind of list or which location. It fails to execute useful tools.

The Fix

Be specific: 'Run list_menus for my flagship store, then use get_order on the pending order from Table 3.' This directs the agent to run precise tools and get actionable data.

Trying to update a status without knowing the ID

Anti-pattern

Asking your agent to 'Mark that big dessert order as ready.' The agent can't proceed because it doesn't have the unique Order ID needed for update_order_status.

The Fix

First, run list_orders to get a list of pending IDs. Then, tell the agent: 'Now use those IDs and update the status for [ID-456] to 'ready'.' This two-step process works.

Overlooking menu structure

Anti-pattern

Asking your agent only for 'dinner items.' If you don't specify, it might just give a basic list without knowing which categories are available.

The Fix

Start by running list_categories to see the full range of sections (e.g., Appetizers, Mains, Desserts). Then follow up with get_menu and request items from that specific category.

When It Fits, When It Doesn't

Use this server if your primary need is operational visibility into the entire dining process—from item metadata to final order status. You should use it when you need an AI agent to function as a remote, centralized point of control for menus and orders.

Don't use this if you just want to manage payments or handle staff scheduling; those require different tools. Also, if your only goal is simply listing products without needing current status updates (list_items vs get_order), you might be better off with a dedicated catalog-only toolset.

When in doubt: Always start by running check_menutiger_status. If that passes, your agent can then decide if it needs to run list_menus, followed by the specific data pull using get_menu or list_items.

Questions you might have

How do I check if MENU TIGER is working with `check_menutiger_status`? +

Run check_menutiger_status. If the tool returns success, your API connection is live. This confirms that your agent can talk to the server before you run any other data-heavy calls.

Can I get all my restaurant menus using `list_menus`? +

Yes, running list_menus gives you a directory of every menu associated with your account. This is the starting point if you need to know how many store locations are managed.

What's the difference between `get_item` and `list_items`? +

list_items gives you a broad catalog of every item. get_item is for drilling down; it pulls specific metadata, price, and details for one single item ID.

How do I change an order status? Do I use `update_order_status`? +

You use update_order_status. The agent requires the unique Order ID and the target status (e.g., 'ready'). You can't just tell it to update; you must provide that structured data.

Can I see all pending orders at once? Which tool should I use? +

Use list_orders. This gives a summary list of multiple tables and their order status. If you need details on one table, follow up with get_order.

Before writing any code, how do I test my MENU TIGER API connectivity using `check_menutiger_status`? +

This tool instantly verifies your connection credentials. It checks if your API key is active and authorized to communicate with the platform. If it reports an error, the issue is always related to your setup or permissions.

If I know a specific order ID, how can I retrieve all its details using `get_order`? +

You pass the unique Order ID directly into this tool. It pulls the complete record—including items, table assignment, and current status—without needing to list through potentially hundreds of other orders first.

What kind of structural information can I get about a menu using `get_menu`? +

This tool provides the full blueprint for one digital menu. You retrieve details like its name, associated categories, and operational status—making it easy to understand how your menus are organized.

How do I manage incoming orders via AI? +

Use list_orders to see all incoming orders, get_order for details, and update_order_status to change status to preparing, ready, or completed.

Can I browse menu items and categories? +

Yes. Use list_menus to see all menus, list_categories for categories, and list_items to browse all items with prices and descriptions.

How do I view details of a specific menu item? +

Use get_item with the item ID to see its full details including description, modifiers, allergen information, and availability status.

Connect to your AI in seconds.

Check menutiger status

Get account

Get item

MENU TIGER MCP Server: 10 Tools for F&B Operations

Make your AI actually useful.

Check Menutiger Status

Get Account

Get Item

Get Menu

Get Order

List Categories

List Items

List Menus

List Orders

Update Order Status

Security and governance baked right in.

Claude AI

Open Claude Settings

Add Custom Connector

Start a conversation

Claude Code

Open your terminal

Add the MCP Server

Start coding

Cursor

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open Cursor Settings

Add New Server

Use in Composer

Antigravity

Configure Agent Environment

Bind the Endpoint

Execute

VS Code Copilot

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open MCP Settings

Add Server Config

Windsurf

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open Windsurf Settings

Add Server Endpoint

LangChain

Install Dependencies

Connect the Server

CrewAI

Define the Tool

Execute Task

Choose How to Get Started

Build Your Own

Make Your AI Do More

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

Tracking orders and menus shouldn't feel like juggling three different dashboards.

MENU TIGER MCP Server: Get real-time order data into your workflow.

What your AI can actually do with this

Here's how it actually works

Who is this actually for?

What Changes When You Connect

See it in action

The Shift Change Triage

The Menu Audit

Closing Out Service

Debugging Store Rollout

The honest tradeoffs

Assuming everything is visible in one place

Trying to update a status without knowing the ID

Overlooking menu structure

When It Fits, When It Doesn't

Questions you might have