# Board Repair Estimator AI Agent Connect

> Board Repair Estimator provides your AI client with the data needed to evaluate circuit board repairs. It calculates repair costs, estimates labor time, and determines if a repair is economically viable based on damage type, board age, and local labor rates. Use it to decide whether to fix a component or scrap the board.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3XqpPmnwqNdKXiLmAMovMGGpF4jE2KBBtf8wp8j4/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** circuit-board, repair-cost, electronics-repair, viability-analysis, technical-estimation

## Description

You can use this MCP to turn your AI client into a technical estimator for electronics repair. Instead of guessing if a repair is worth the effort, you provide the agent with specific details about the damage, the age of the board, and the local labor market. The MCP handles the math, factoring in how much a specific type of damage will cost to fix and how long it will take. It also checks the economic viability of a job by comparing the estimated repair cost against the value of the board. This helps you avoid wasting time on repairs that cost more than the hardware is worth. Whether you are dealing with a trace break or liquid damage, the tool provides a clear picture of the technical difficulty and the final price tag.

## Tools

### assess_damage_complexity
This tool determines how difficult a repair will be based on the physical characteristics of the damage.

### calculate_repair_estimate
This tool provides a full breakdown of the expected costs and time required for a repair job.

### check_viability_threshold
This tool checks if a repair is worth doing by comparing the cost to a custom cost-to-value ratio.

### get_labor_rate
This tool pulls the estimated hourly labor rate for a specific geographic location.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How much will it cost to fix a 5cm² trace break on a $200 board in an urban area?
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**Response:** 
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The estimated repair cost is $45.00, and it is expected to take 2 days to complete. The repair is considered viable.
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**Prompt:** 
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Is it worth repairing a $50 board with liquid damage covering 10cm²?
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**Response:** 
```
No, the estimated repair cost is $65.00, which exceeds the board's value. This is considered a total loss.
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**Prompt:** 
```
What is the complexity of a 2cm² component failure on a 10-year-old board?
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**Response:** 
```
The complexity score is 6.5, with an estimated 4 hours of labor required due to the age of the components.
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## Capabilities

### Cost Estimation
Your agent calculates the total financial requirement for a specific repair job.

### Complexity Scoring
The MCP evaluates the physical difficulty of a repair based on damage size and type.

### Economic Viability
Your AI client determines if a repair is worth the investment relative to the board's value.

### Labor Rate Lookup
The tool retrieves local hourly labor rates to ensure accurate cost modeling.

### Temporal Planning
The agent estimates the amount of time needed to complete a repair task.

## Use Cases

### Customer Quoting
Generate a quick cost and time estimate for a client with damaged hardware.

### Salvage Assessment
Decide if a piece of equipment is a total loss or worth fixing.

### Labor Budgeting
Use local labor rates to plan the profitability of repair services.

### Technical Difficulty Analysis
Determine how much time to allocate for complex component failures.

## Benefits

- Reduces time spent manually calculating repair quotes.
- Prevents losses by identifying non-viable repairs before work begins.
- Provides consistent cost estimates based on local labor data.
- Factors in board age and damage type for technical accuracy.

## How It Works

Connecting this MCP to your AI client gives your agent immediate access to specialized engineering math.

1. Connect the MCP to your client like Claude or Cursor via Vinkius.
2. Provide your agent with details about the board damage and value.
3. The agent calls the necessary tools to calculate costs and complexity.
4. Your agent delivers a clear repair estimate and viability verdict.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the MCP determine if a repair is worth it?**
It uses the check_viability_threshold tool to compare the estimated repair cost against a specific cost-to-value ratio.

**Does this MCP account for different locations?**
Yes, it uses the get_labor_rate tool to factor in local hourly labor rates for more accurate estimates.

**Can I use this with Cursor or Windsurf?**
Yes, this MCP is compatible with any MCP-compatible client including Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

**What factors influence the repair complexity score?**
The complexity is determined by the physical characteristics of the damage, such as size and type, as well as the age of the board.

**How is the repair cost calculated?**
The calculate_repair_estimate tool combines damage type, size, board age, and local labor rates to produce a total cost.