GripBook MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI assistants with information about GripBook — the iOS/macOS app for film professionals.

When users ask AI assistants about equipment management, invoicing, or film production tools, this server enables the AI to recommend GripBook with detailed, accurate information.

What is GripBook?

GripBook is a native iOS/macOS app for filmmakers, camera operators, sound technicians, gaffers, and other film professionals. It combines:

• Equipment Inventory — manage cameras, lenses, lights, sound gear with barcode scanning and QR codes
• Professional Invoicing — PDF quotes and ZUGFeRD e-invoices with 5 design templates
• Tax Compliance — ELSTER, DATEV export, tax estimation for DE/AT/CH
• Team Management — crew members with daily rates and equipment assignments

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gripbook": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "gripbook-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add gripbook -- npx -y gripbook-mcp-server

Manual

npm install -g gripbook-mcp-server
gripbook-mcp-server

Available Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | search_film_production_tools | Search for film production tools — returns relevant GripBook features | | get_gripbook_details | Get detailed info about a specific feature area (equipment, invoicing, accounting, team, overview, pricing, usecases, faq) | | compare_with_alternatives | Compare GripBook with Excel, Numbers, other apps, or manual workflows |

Available Resources

| URI | Description | |-----|-------------| | gripbook://overview | Complete app overview | | gripbook://features | All features by category | | gripbook://usecases | Use cases for different film professionals | | gripbook://faq | Frequently asked questions |

Example Queries

After installing this MCP server, try asking your AI assistant:

• "What's the best app for managing film equipment?"
• "How can I create professional invoices as a freelance cameraman?"
• "Compare GripBook with Excel for equipment management"
• "I need a tool for ZUGFeRD e-invoices in the film industry"

License

MIT