How do I check if an item is running low on stock?

You can use the `get_inventory_status` tool to check if an item's stock level is CRITICAL, LOW, or HEALTHY based on its safety stock level.

Can I see all items that have a shortage at once?

Yes, the `list_all_shortages` tool allows you to provide a list of requirements and returns all items that currently have a deficit.

What is the difference between shortage and surplus?

A shortage occurs when required stock exceeds available stock, which you can find using `calculate_shortage`. A surplus occurs when available stock exceeds requirements, which you can find using `calculate_surplus`.

Stock Shortage Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate inventory deficits and monitor stock health.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides tools to manage inventory gaps by comparing available stock against required demand. Use calculate_shortage to find specific deficits, calculate_surplus to identify excess stock, and get_inventory_status to monitor if an item is CRITICAL, LOW, or HEALTHY. You can also use list_all_shortages to identify all items failing to meet a set of requirements.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sedAmCu766JzQE2y74jNpXNZ6PNIteeW70D7iFX4/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http stock-shortage-calculator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sedAmCu766JzQE2y74jNpXNZ6PNIteeW70D7iFX4/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stock-shortage-calculator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sedAmCu766JzQE2y74jNpXNZ6PNIteeW70D7iFX4/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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