# Craft Material Cost Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Craft Material Cost Calculator MCP handles your project math. It lets your AI client check material availability, pull current prices from your catalog, and sum up total costs for any crafting job. You stop guessing about budgets and start using real numbers for every build.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6V1MGsCNeOrsVek9XzcK1C41fXSTSBV6FSPLhAL6/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** cost-calculation, materials, crafting, inventory, budgeting

## Description

You can stop manually adding up prices for every piece of wood or iron you need. This MCP connects your AI client directly to your material data so it can handle the heavy lifting of project budgeting. You can check your entire inventory to see what's available and what it costs per unit. When you're planning a build, your agent can verify that you actually have everything on your list before you commit to the project. It can also break down costs by specific material types or just give you one final number for the whole job. It's built to keep your project math accurate and fast.

## Tools

### calculate_total_project_cost
This tool finds the final cumulative cost for your entire crafting project. It sums up every material needed into one total.

### validate_project_materials
This tool checks your material list against the catalog. It makes sure every item you want to use is actually available.

### calculate_material_item_cost
This tool calculates the cost for a single type of material. Use it to see how much just the iron or just the wood will run you.

### get_material_catalog
This tool pulls the full list of available materials and their unit prices. It's how your agent knows what's in stock and what it costs.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the total cost for 5 units of Wood and 2 units of Iron?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total cost for 5 units of Wood and 2 units of Iron is 45.00.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List all available materials.
```

**Response:** 
```
The available materials are Wood (5.00), Iron (15.00), and Stone (10.00).
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much does 10 units of Stone cost?
```

**Response:** 
```
10 units of Stone will cost 100.00.
```

## Capabilities

### Inventory Lookups
Your agent pulls current prices and availability from the material catalog.

### Material Validation
The AI checks your project list to ensure every item is in the catalog.

### Itemized Costing
Your agent calculates the specific cost for individual material types.

### Total Summation
The AI calculates the final price for a complete project list.

## Use Cases

### Pre-Build Budgeting
Run a total cost check before you start a new crafting project.

### Inventory Auditing
Compare a list of needed items against the current material catalog.

### Single Material Quotes
Get the exact price for a specific quantity of one material type.

### Project Validation
Ensure your project plan doesn't include items that aren't in your catalog.

## Benefits

- Eliminates manual math errors in project budgeting.
- Connects your AI client directly to your material pricing data.
- Prevents planning errors by validating material availability.
- Provides instant cost breakdowns for single items or full projects.

## How It Works

Get your AI client working with your material data in minutes.

1. Connect your preferred MCP-compatible client to Vinkius.
2. The MCP provides your agent with access to the material catalog.
3. Ask your agent to validate your material list or calculate costs.
4. Receive instant, accurate budget data directly in your chat interface.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What AI clients can I use with this MCP?**
You can use any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

**How does the MCP know my material prices?**
The MCP uses the get_material_catalog tool to pull the current prices and availability from your catalog.

**Can I check if I have enough materials for a project?**
Yes, you can use the validate_project_materials tool to check if your list matches what is in the catalog.

**Does this MCP handle the math for me?**
Yes, it uses specific tools to calculate both individual item costs and total project costs.

**Do I need to host the MCP myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use immediately.

**How do I know which materials are available?**
You can use the `get_material_catalog` tool to retrieve the full list of materials and their unit costs.

**Can I calculate the cost for a single material?**
Yes, use `calculate_material_item_cost` to find the cost for a specific material and quantity.

**What happens if a material is missing from the catalog?**
The `validate_project_materials` tool will identify any missing items, and cost calculations will fail if an invalid material is requested.