Floor Area Ratio Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Check property buildability and zoning compliance for real estate development.
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Why people use Floor Area Ratio Calculator
Floor Area Ratio Calculator for Complex Zoning Math
This Connector changes the workflow by letting your agent do the math for you. Instead of you typing numbers into a calculator, you just give your agent the plot size and the local percentages. It instantly processes the site coverage, the total allowed area, and the green space requirements. You get a clear answer on what is actually buildable in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get a clear answer on what is actually buildable on a piece of land.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Quick feasibility check for a new apartment block
A developer asks the agent if they can build a 5-story building on a 10,000 sq unit lot.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying green space for a retail center
A land use consultant needs to know if a proposed parking lot leaves enough room for water absorption.
- Real-world use case 03
Comparing different building heights
An architect wants to see if a taller, thinner building is better than a shorter, wider one.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Floor Area Ratio Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Floor Area Ratio Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Floor Area Ratio Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate permeability
This capability calculates the minimum permeable area required for a lot. It helps you figure out how much buildable ground is left after meeting green space mandates.
- 02 Capability
Max site coverage
This capability determines the maximum allowable ground footprint for a plot. It uses your site coverage percentage to set a hard limit on building construction.
- 03 Capability
Max total area
This capability calculates the total permitted floor area across all stories. It uses the Floor Area Ratio to ensure your project meets density compliance.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Floor Area Ratio Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Floor Area Ratio Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Floor Area Ratio Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Floor Area Ratio Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Floor Area Ratio Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Floor Area Ratio Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-area-ratio-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Floor Area Ratio Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Floor Area Ratio Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-area-ratio-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Floor Area Ratio Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Floor Area Ratio Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-area-ratio-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Floor Area Ratio Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Floor Area Ratio Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-area-ratio-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Floor Area Ratio Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Floor Area Ratio Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add floor-area-ratio-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XbYkfNKkC4xa7SaG6NAsFGlR1EhoNaqGedaollbW/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Floor Area Ratio Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Floor Area Ratio Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Floor Area Ratio Calculator can move forward.
This is for real estate developers and land use consultants who are tired of manual zoning math. It solves the problem of calculating conflicting constraints across multiple spreadsheets.
Real Estate Developer
Checks the feasibility of a new multi-family project on a specific lot during a Tuesday afternoon site visit.
Urban Planner
Verifies if a proposed development meets municipal green space and density requirements.
Land Use Consultant
Runs quick 'what-if' scenarios for clients to see how different building heights affect site coverage.
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Before you connect
Questions about Floor Area Ratio Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Floor Area Ratio Calculator check my specific local zoning laws?
No, this capability does not have a database of every city's rules. You need to provide the specific percentages for coverage, FAR, and permeability from your local municipality's zoning code.
How does the Floor Area Ratio Calculator handle green space?
It uses the calculate_permeability capability to determine how much non-impervious space is required. It then helps you figure out how much buildable ground remains after those requirements are met.
Can I use the Floor Area Ratio Calculator for multi-story buildings?
Yes, that is exactly what it is for. It uses the Floor Area Ratio to calculate the total permitted area across all stories of a multi-story project.
Does the Floor Area Ratio Calculator include road requirements?
No, it focuses on the three core metrics of site coverage, total floor area, and permeability. You would need to subtract road requirements from your plot size before running the calculations.
How accurate are the results from the Floor Area Ratio Calculator?
The results are as accurate as the data you provide. It uses the exact formulas required for urban planning to give you precise numbers for your feasibility studies.
If I increase the building size, which constraint is most likely to fail first: Site Coverage or Permeability?
The relationship between these constraints is complex. You must run max_site_coverage first to find the maximum ground footprint. Then, use this result in calculate_permeability. The permeability check will often be the most restrictive physical constraint because it mandates a minimum unpaved area before considering building size.
Can I calculate the total buildable space without knowing the ground footprint?
Yes, you can use max_total_area with just the plot area and the FAR ratio. However, for a complete assessment, you should always run calculate_permeability as well, because permeability might force your buildable footprint to be smaller than what max_total_area assumes.
What is the role of plotArea in these calculations?
The plotArea (or lotArea) is your fixed starting point--the total surface area of the land parcel. It serves as the base input for all three capabilities (max_site_coverage, max_total_area, and calculate_permeability), providing the dimensional context against which zoning rules are applied.
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