# Boarding Group Counter AI Agent Connect > Boarding Group Counter MCP handles the math behind aircraft boarding. It calculates how many groups you need based on passenger counts and group capacity. Your AI client can use it to determine group distributions, identify full groups, and figure out the size of the final boarding group to keep ground operations moving. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5q2T7EzeRvkCMIu23H40X3tgIWR6JNlCfFNKf2bc/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** boarding, passenger-flow, aviation-logistics, group-calculation, capacity-management ## Description Managing aircraft boarding requires precise math to prevent bottlenecks at the gate. This MCP gives your AI client the ability to handle passenger distribution and group sizing without manual calculation. You can use it to plan how passengers move from the gate to their seats by defining specific group capacities. Instead of manually dividing passenger counts, you can ask your agent to determine the total number of groups needed or get a granular breakdown of how many people land in each group. It helps you see exactly how many groups will hit maximum capacity and how many people will be left in that final, often smaller, group. This is useful for ground crews and gate agents who need to coordinate boarding sequences and manage passenger flow efficiently. ## Tools ### get_full_groups_count This tool calculates how many boarding groups reach their maximum capacity. It's useful for seeing how many groups are completely filled. ### get_group_distribution This tool provides a detailed breakdown of passenger counts for every group. Use it to see exactly how many people are in each specific group. ### get_last_group_size This tool identifies the number of passengers assigned to the final boarding group. It helps you plan for the tail end of the boarding process. ### get_total_groups This tool determines the total number of distinct boarding groups required for a specific passenger count. It tells you how many groups you need to manage in total. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` How many boarding groups are needed for 105 passengers with a group size of 20? ``` **Response:** ``` You will need 6 boarding groups. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the distribution for 50 passengers in groups of 15. ``` **Response:** ``` Group 1: 15 passengers, Group 2: 15 passengers, Group 3: 15 passengers, Group 4: 5 passengers. ``` **Prompt:** ``` How many groups will be completely full if I have 40 passengers and a group size of 10? ``` **Response:** ``` 4 groups will be completely full. ``` ## Capabilities ### Group Count Calculation Your agent calculates the total number of groups required for any passenger volume. ### Passenger Distribution The AI breaks down exactly how many passengers fall into each boarding group. ### Capacity Monitoring Your agent identifies which groups are at their maximum capacity limit. ### Final Group Sizing The tool determines the specific size of the last boarding group to assist in gate management. ## Use Cases ### Gate Management A gate agent uses the AI to determine how many groups to call over the intercom based on current passenger counts. ### Operational Planning Operations managers calculate group distributions to optimize the boarding process for different aircraft types. ### Capacity Auditing A coordinator checks how many groups will be at full capacity to manage passenger flow through the jet bridge. ### Passenger Flow Modeling A logistics planner uses the distribution tool to predict how many people will be boarding at different intervals. ## Benefits - Eliminates manual math for boarding group calculations. - Provides exact passenger counts per group for better gate control. - Identifies the size of the final group to prevent boarding delays. - Determines how many groups hit maximum capacity instantly. ## How It Works You connect the MCP to your AI client and start asking questions about passenger numbers. 1. Connect your preferred MCP-compatible client to Vinkius. 2. Provide your passenger count and desired group size to your AI agent. 3. The agent uses the specific tools to run the calculations. 4. Your agent returns the group counts, distributions, or capacity details immediately. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What can this MCP calculate?** It calculates total boarding groups, passenger distribution per group, the number of full groups, and the size of the last group. **Which AI clients can use this MCP?** You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code. **Do I need to host this myself?** No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and it is ready to use. **Can I see how many people are in the very last group?** Yes, the get_last_group_size tool specifically identifies the number of passengers in the final boarding group. **How does it handle different group sizes?** You simply tell your agent the group size you want to use, and it will calculate the distribution accordingly. **How do I know how many groups are needed?** You can use the `get_total_groups` tool to determine the exact number of sequential boarding groups required for your passenger count. **Can I see the specific number of passengers in each group?** Yes, the `get_group_distribution` tool provides a complete list of every group and its corresponding passenger count. **How is the last group handled?** The `get_last_group_size` tool identifies the number of passengers in the final group, which may be less than the maximum capacity.