How to Use the StayFi MCP in Claude

Q: If I use StayFi with Claude Desktop for marketing analytics, what's the workflow?

First, your agent calls getanalytics. It pulls a high-level overview of performance. Then, you can follow up by calling getemailstats to see exactly how many emails were collected that month.

Q: Can Claude Desktop list all the available StayFi properties?

Yes, running listproperties gives you a clean enumeration of every property managed by StayFi. This is always helpful before you start targeting specific locations with other tools.

Q: If I'm checking connectivity using the StayFi MCP Server on Claude Desktop, what should I expect?

The checkstayfistatus tool returns a simple success or failure message. If it succeeds, you know your AI client can talk to StayFi without issue.

Access StayFi property data directly within Claude Desktop, whether running locally or in the browser.

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Check StayFi Status Anywhere

Need to know if a site is up? Use `check_stayfi_status` to verify connectivity right from your chat. This tells you immediately if the MCP Server can talk to StayFi's core systems. If it fails, you don't waste time poking around logs; you just know where the problem sits. It’s fast and simple, whether you're using the local desktop app or connecting via a remote URL.

Manage Guest Records with Claude Desktop

Pull guest information easily using `search_guests` and `list_guests`. You can narrow down records by running `list_guests_by_property`, which is killer for property managers. This helps you find specific people fast, without leaving your current task. Want to move data? Just call `export_guests` and grab a clean CSV file. It’s the quickest way to get raw guest data out of StayFi.

Analyze Property Performance via MCP Server

Get a full picture of your locations by calling `list_properties`. For deep dives, use `get_property` or check specific metrics with `get_property_stats`. This gives you the core data needed to make decisions about staffing and services. Need WiFi details? Run `get_network` to monitor connectivity health at any site. It’s essential for figuring out why guests are complaining.

Setup guide

Set up StayFi 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 StayFi 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 StayFi 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 stayfi-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about StayFi MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two paths: The native Desktop App, where you configure it locally in `claude_desktop_config.json`, or the Web version, where you paste the remote HTTPS URL into Settings > Integrations. Both let your agent access the tools.

The server primarily handles guest records, network details, and property metrics. Specifically, you can get email collection stats via `get_email_stats` and manage guest profiles.

First, your agent calls `get_analytics`. It pulls a high-level overview of performance. Then, you can follow up by calling `get_email_stats` to see exactly how many emails were collected that month.

Yes, running `list_properties` gives you a clean enumeration of every property managed by StayFi. This is always helpful before you start targeting specific locations with other tools.

The `check_stayfi_status` tool returns a simple success or failure message. If it succeeds, you know your AI client can talk to StayFi without issue.

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