usefulapiGingr MCP server
Read Gingr reservations, owners, pets, check-ins, invoices and timeclock for your pet-care business. Hosted by usefulapi: connect it to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP client.
What can I ask?
Turn on the Gingr connector, then ask in plain words. The AI picks the tools.
- Which pets are checked in at our facility right now, and who owns them?
- How many check-ins and check-outs do we have today?
- Show all boarding reservations for next week.
- Which reservations were cancelled in the last two weeks?
What you can do with Gingr in Claude and ChatGPT
For pet boarding, daycare and grooming businesses that run on Gingr.
See which pets are on site and today's arrivals
The AI lists the pets checked in now, today's arrivals and departures with owner and pet names, and the count of check-ins, check-outs and overnights.
List reservations for a period or cancelled ones
The AI lists boarding, daycare and grooming reservations between two dates, and the reservations that were cancelled recently.
Look up an owner, their pets and reservations
The AI finds an owner by name, email or phone and lists their pets and reservations, with the balance and contact details.
Check a pet's vaccinations, feeding and medications
The AI reads the immunization records with expiration dates, the feeding instructions and the medications of one pet.
Review invoices, estimates and package subscriptions
The AI lists invoices or estimates by date range, reads a point-of-sale transaction, and lists recurring subscriptions (packages).
Check staff hours on the timeclock
The AI reads the clock-ins, clock-outs and hours of staff at a location between two dates.
How do I connect Gingr?
Before you connect
The login page asks for your Gingr subdomain and Gingr API key.
The subdomain is the first part of the address you sign in to Gingr at (acme for https://acme.gingrapp.com). Find the key in Gingr → Reports & More → Users → Edit User → API Keys; the user's group needs the Can Access API permission. The API only sees the location that user is logged into. Your key is used only to call the Gingr API on your behalf; it is never shown to anyone.
Claude claude.ai · Desktop
- Open Customize → Connectors, then click + Add → Add custom connector.
- Enter the name Gingr and this URL, then click Add:https://
gingr. usefulapi. io/ mcp - Claude opens the login page: enter your Gingr subdomain and Gingr API key.
- In a chat, click + → Connectors and turn on Gingr.
Team and Enterprise: an Owner adds the connector for the organization first.
ChatGPT chatgpt.com
- Open Plugins, click +, then Add custom MCP server.
- Enter the name Gingr and this URL, choose OAuth as the authentication, confirm the warning and create it:https://
gingr. usefulapi. io/ mcp - ChatGPT opens the login page: enter your Gingr subdomain and Gingr API key.
- In Plugins, install Gingr, then choose it in a chat.
No Add custom MCP server option? It depends on your account or workspace settings: see OpenAI's guide.
Claude Code
Run this command, then run /mcp in Claude Code to log in:
Cursor
Add to Cursor or add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"gingr": {
"url": "https://gingr.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
} VS Code
Add to VS Code or add this to .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"gingr": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://gingr.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
} Codex
Run these commands. The second one opens the login page:
Other clients
Windsurf, Cline, Zed and other MCP clients: add this URL as a remote MCP server (Streamable HTTP). The client then opens the login page in your browser.
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config. The server signs you in with OAuth: the login page asks for your Gingr subdomain and Gingr API key. If the config has such a header, remove it: some clients then send that header instead of the login token, and every call fails with 401.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Proper Gingr business | $9/mo · $90/yr | 10,000 tool calls / month |
| Pro+per Gingr business | $39/mo · $390/yr | 100,000 tool calls / month |
Each paid plan covers this Gingr server only. Ask your AI to run gingr_upgrade and choose Pro or Pro+, billed monthly or yearly (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). If you already have Pro, ask to change it to Pro+. The change requires your confirmation, keeps your billing interval and charges the price difference for the rest of the period immediately. Cancel any time with gingr_cancel_subscription: your paid plan continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and asking to resume the same plan with gingr_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
Tools 29
Show all 29 tools (the AI picks them for you)
Read only · 25
- List locations
gingr_list_locationsList the locations (facilities) of this Gingr app, as id (value) + name (label). Good first call: most other tools take a location_id. - List reservation types
gingr_list_reservation_typesList the reservation types (services such as boarding, daycare, grooming, training) with their ids. Use the ids to filter reservations or to read a type's add-on services. - List add-on services of a reservation type
gingr_list_services_by_typeList the additional services (add-ons) allowed for a reservation type, e.g. baths or nail trims on a boarding stay. - List reference data
gingr_list_referenceList one kind of reference data of this Gingr app: species, breeds, temperaments, vets (veterinarians with details), retail_items (retail items for sale) or immunization_types (of one species; needs species_id). Paged. Gingr: GET /api/v1/get_species | get_breeds | get_temperaments | get_vets | get_all_retail_items | get_immunization_types. - List reservations in a date range
gingr_list_reservationsList all reservations (boarding, daycare, grooming, training…) between two dates, at most 30 days apart (Gingr's limit). Paged: total, next_offset, items. Gingr: POST /api/v1/reservations (checked_in=false). - List pets checked in now
gingr_list_checked_inList the reservations that are checked in right now (the pets currently on site). Paged. Gingr: POST /api/v1/reservations (checked_in=true). - Get the day's check-in / check-out summary
gingr_get_daily_summaryGet the summary of reservations for one date: number of check-ins, check-outs and overnights (the widget at the top of the Gingr dashboard). - Get today's arrivals and departures (whiteboard)
gingr_get_whiteboardGet the pets checking in and checking out today at a location, by reservation type, with owner/pet names, times, run and status (Gingr's Digital Whiteboard). - List an owner's reservations
gingr_list_owner_reservationsList the reservations of one owner (customer), optionally only pending requests, current, future, past or wait-listed ones, by dates, types or pets. Only the location the API user is logged into is included (Gingr). - List a pet's reservations
gingr_list_animal_reservationsList the reservations of one animal (pet), optionally only pending requests, current, future, past or wait-listed ones, by dates or types. Only the location the API user is logged into is included (Gingr). - List recently cancelled reservations
gingr_list_cancelled_reservationsList the reservations that were cancelled between two dates (at most 31 days apart). Paged. - Get a reservation's cost estimate
gingr_get_reservation_estimateGet the estimated cost of an existing (future) reservation. - List owners (customers)
gingr_list_ownersList owners (pet parents / customers) with contact details, balance and reservation counts, optionally filtered by exact first/last name, email, cell phone, ZIP or home location. Paged. Gingr: GET /api/v1/owners (filters as params[<field>]). Passwords and payment-card references are removed. - Get an owner
gingr_get_ownerGet one owner (customer) record by exactly one of: owner id, one of their pets' id, one of their reservations' id, cell phone or email. Gingr: GET /api/v1/owner. Passwords and payment-card references are removed. - List new or changed owners
gingr_list_new_modified_ownersList the owners (customers) created or modified between two dates (at most 366 days apart). Paged. - List animals (pets)
gingr_list_animalsList animals (pets) with species, breed, birthday, weight, owner and notes, optionally filtered by owner, exact name, species or breed. Paged. Gingr: GET /api/v1/animals (filters as params[<field>]). - Get a pet's immunization records
gingr_get_animal_immunizationsGet the immunization (vaccination) records of one animal, with expiration dates. - Get a pet's feeding instructions
gingr_get_animal_feedingGet the feeding information of one animal (food, amounts, schedule). - Get a pet's medications
gingr_get_animal_medicationsGet the medication information of one animal (medications, doses, schedule). - List invoices or estimates
gingr_list_invoicesList invoices (complete=true) or estimates (complete=false, Gingr's default) created on or after 2019-08-01, optionally closed only and by date range. Paged by Gingr: per_page + start (the 1-based number of the first result; the next page starts at start + per_page). - Get a POS transaction
gingr_get_transactionGet one point-of-sale transaction with its items and payment details (card numbers, processor references and auth codes are removed). - List subscriptions (packages)
gingr_list_subscriptionsList recurring subscriptions (membership packages), optionally of one owner, location or package, by billing day, including cancelled ones if asked. Paged by Gingr (limit + offset). - Get a subscription
gingr_get_subscriptionGet one subscription (membership package) by id. - Get the staff timeclock report
gingr_get_timeclock_reportGet staff timeclock records (clock-ins/outs, hours) at a location between two dates (at most 31 days apart). - List recent report card files
gingr_list_report_card_filesList recently uploaded report card files (photos and videos shared with pet parents), newest first.
Your usefulapi plan · 4
- Usage status (free-tier meter)
gingr_usage_statusReport the caller's current usage: the plan, calls used this month, the limit of the plan (the free monthly cap or the Pro fair use limit), remaining, and whether the limit is reached. Read-only; does not count against the meter. - Request a missing feature
gingr_request_featureTell usefulapi that the user needs something the Gingr tools cannot do yet (a missing tool, field or filter). Call it only when the user asks for something none of the tools can do, and tell the user that you send the request. Do not call it for errors or for normal requests. Do not include personal data, credentials or customer records. Stored with the product name and the client type (for example Claude or Cursor), without the user's account. At most 5 requests per day. Does not count against the meter. - Upgrade to Pro or Pro+
gingr_upgradeGet a paid plan for Gingr (the free tier caps monthly usage). Pro: 10,000 tool calls a month, for normal use — plan "monthly" ($9/month) or "yearly" ($90/year, 2 months free). Pro+: 100,000 tool calls a month, for automations and heavy use — plan "plus" ($39/month) or "plus_yearly" ($390/year). Without a plan it returns both Pro and Pro+, each with a payment link, for the user to choose; with a plan, one link. An existing Pro subscription changes to Pro+ in place: call without confirm first, as the reply states the exact charge for this account (the price difference for the rest of the period, or in a free Pro trial the full Pro+ price, as the trial ends); then call with confirm: true. Cancel any time: the plan then runs to the end of the paid period, so it also suits a one-time job. A link opens Stripe Checkout in the browser; after payment the account upgrades automatically. Does not count against the meter. - Cancel the Pro subscription
gingr_cancel_subscriptionCancel the caller's Gingr Pro subscription at the end of the paid period (no refund for the current period; Pro continues until then, then the free tier applies). Requires confirm: true. Run gingr_upgrade later to undo the cancel before the period ends. Does not count against the meter.
FAQ
What can I do with Gingr in Claude or ChatGPT?
See which pets are on site and today's arrivals. List reservations for a period or cancelled ones. Look up an owner, their pets and reservations. Check a pet's vaccinations, feeding and medications. Review invoices, estimates and package subscriptions. Check staff hours on the timeclock. See what you can do for the details.
Is this an official Gingr product?
No. usefulapi is an independent service. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gingr. The server calls the Gingr API with your own Gingr access, so it sees only the data that your account can see.
Can I connect Gingr to Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. In Claude, add this server's URL as a custom connector. In ChatGPT, add it as a custom MCP server in Plugins. Then log in once. Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code and Codex work too. See the setup steps.
What do I need to connect?
The login page asks for your Gingr subdomain and Gingr API key. See Before you connect for where to find them.
Do I put my Gingr key or an Authorization header in the client config?
No. Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config. The server signs you in with OAuth: the login page asks for your Gingr subdomain and Gingr API key. If the config has such a header, remove it: some clients then send that header instead of the login token, and every call fails with 401.
How do you keep my Gingr credentials?
The login stores them encrypted in the authorization grant of your connection. The server uses them to call the Gingr API for you and to derive a private account id for usage metering. usefulapi does not show them on any page or in any reply. To stop all access, remove the connector and change or delete these credentials in Gingr.
Can the AI change my Gingr data?
All 25 Gingr tools are marked read-only.
What does it cost?
The Free plan gives 50 tool calls / month. Pro costs $9/mo or $90/yr, with 10,000 tool calls / month. Pro+ costs $39/mo or $390/yr, with 100,000 tool calls / month. Each subscription covers this Gingr server only. Cancel any time: your paid plan then runs to the end of the paid period. Run gingr_usage_status to see how many calls you used.
How do I subscribe or cancel?
Ask the AI to run gingr_upgrade and choose Pro or Pro+, billed monthly or yearly: it returns a Stripe Checkout link. If you already have Pro, ask to change it to Pro+. After you confirm, your existing subscription changes in place, keeps its billing interval and charges the price difference for the rest of the period immediately. To cancel, run gingr_cancel_subscription. Your paid plan continues to the end of the paid period.
What if a Gingr tool that I need is missing?
Tell the AI what you wanted to do. It can send the request with gingr_request_feature. We store the text with the server name, the type of AI client and the tool you tried, not with your account, and read every request when we plan new tools. You can send up to 5 requests per day.
Which AI clients can I use?
Any client that supports remote MCP servers (Streamable HTTP) with OAuth login: Claude (web and desktop), Claude Code, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and others.
This is a Model Context Protocol endpoint — meant to be connected from an AI client, not opened in a browser. An invalid_token response at the URL is the auth gate working as designed; clients authenticate automatically.
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