# Destemming & Crushing Efficiency AI Agent Connect

> Destemming & Crushing Efficiency MCP gives your AI client the math needed to manage vinification machinery. You can monitor real-time mass flow, check how well stems are being removed, and predict berry breakage based on your specific machine settings. It turns raw grape data into actionable adjustments for your rollers and drums.

## Overview
- **Category:** agriculture
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dUlVesByFXFn7GX0GeC5VbXmxQDoAhdk3sSduENT/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** viticulture, vinification, throughput, machine-optimization, grape-processing

## Description

You can use this MCP to manage the technical variables of the destemming and crushing stage. Instead of guessing how your machine settings affect your fruit, you provide your agent with cluster morphology and grape variety data to get precise answers. It handles the heavy lifting of calculating how mass flow changes based on your equipment's current state. You can use it to prevent excessive berry breakage by testing different roller spacings and drum speeds before you even turn the machine on. It's a way to bridge the gap between your physical winery equipment and your digital planning tools, ensuring that your throughput stays high while keeping fruit damage within your target range.

## Tools

### analyze_stem_removal
This tool evaluates how effectively your machine is separating stems from the fruit.

### calculate_berry_damage
Use this to predict the percentage of berry breakage based on your current machine settings.

### get_current_throughput
This tool determines the actual mass of grapes being processed per hour.

### optimize_machine_settings
This tool recommends the ideal roller spacing and drum speed to hit your target damage rate.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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What is the current throughput for a Cabernet Sauvignon with a 5kg cluster weight and 2% MOG at 1000kg/h capacity?
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**Response:** 
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The actual throughput is 945 kg/h with an Optimal efficiency rating.
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**Prompt:** 
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Predict the berry damage for Pinot Noir with 4kg clusters, 15mm roller spacing, and 30 drum speed at a 10% target damage rate.
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**Response:** 
```
The predicted berry breakage is 12%, with a juice loss of 3% and a deviation of 2% from your target.
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**Prompt:** 
```
Recommend settings for Merlot with 6kg clusters to hit a 5% damage rate.
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**Response:** 
```
The recommended settings are 18mm roller spacing and 25 drum speed, with a predicted efficiency of 0.85.
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## Capabilities

### Throughput Monitoring
Your agent calculates the real-time mass of grapes moving through the system.

### Damage Prediction
The AI predicts berry breakage percentages based on your specific equipment configurations.

### Stem Separation Analysis
Your client evaluates how well the machine is stripping stems from the fruit.

### Setting Optimization
The MCP suggests specific roller and drum adjustments to meet your damage targets.

## Use Cases

### Preventing Fruit Damage
Use the tool to find the right roller spacing for delicate varieties like Pinot Noir.

### Managing Throughput
Calculate how much mass you are actually processing per hour to plan your day.

### Optimizing Stem Removal
Check if your current machine settings are effectively separating stems.

### Pre-crush Planning
Input cluster weights and MOG to get predicted efficiency before starting the run.

## Benefits

- Reduces berry breakage by testing settings digitally first.
- Maintains consistent mass flow through real-time throughput tracking.
- Connects grape variety characteristics to machine performance.
- Provides specific roller and drum adjustments for target damage rates.

## How It Works

Getting this running in your workflow is straightforward.

1. Connect your preferred MCP-compatible client to Vinkius.
2. Provide your grape variety and cluster data to your agent.
3. Ask the agent to calculate throughput or predict damage.
4. Apply the recommended machine settings to your equipment.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I use this MCP with my AI client?**
You connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, to Vinkius. Once connected, your agent can immediately use the tools provided in this MCP.

**Can I use this to adjust my machine settings?**
Yes. The optimize_machine_settings tool provides specific recommendations for roller spacing and drum speed based on your target damage rate.

**What data do I need to provide for berry damage predictions?**
You should provide the grape variety, cluster weight, roller spacing, and drum speed to get an accurate prediction.

**Does this work for different grape varieties?**
Yes. The calculations account for how different varieties and cluster morphologies affect the crushing process.

**Is this tool hosted by Vinkius?**
Yes. Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages all the technical connections so it is ready to use immediately.