# Food Storage Container Planner AI Agent Connect > Food Storage Container Planner MCP manages the logistics of your meal prep. It maps your cooked food portions to your actual physical inventory of containers, ensuring everything fits in your fridge and stays microwave-safe. Your AI client handles the math of volume, container availability, and fridge capacity so you don't have to guess which lid fits which meal. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_smAqf6s68osG7QTXtihbfssSUGPAYLlooFz7mRpw/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** meal-prep, food-storage, organization, fridge-management, optimization ## Description Stop guessing if your meal prep will actually fit in the fridge. This MCP connects your meal planning directly to your physical kitchen inventory. Instead of just listing recipes, you can use your AI client to figure out exactly which containers you need for a specific batch of food. It looks at your available containers, checks their volume, and verifies if they are safe for the microwave. You can also check if your planned meals will overstuff your refrigerator by calculating total volume usage. It turns a messy pile of plastic tubs into a coordinated storage plan. You provide the food quantities, and your agent handles the spatial reasoning to make sure your kitchen stays organized. ## Tools ### calculate_fridge_utilization This tool calculates how much total refrigerator space your selected containers will occupy. It helps you avoid overfilling your fridge during big meal prep sessions. ### find_optimal_container This tool picks the best single container for a specific food portion. It selects the smallest suitable vessel to save space. ### query_available_containers This tool pulls a list of your current storage container inventory. Use it to see what properties and sizes you have on hand. ### validate_meal_plan This tool checks if your proposed container assignments are physically possible. It ensures portions fit in their assigned vessels and stay within your fridge's capacity. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find the best container for a 500ml portion of pasta that needs to be microwaved. ``` **Response:** ``` The best container is the Specialty Tier container (ID: cont_99) with a 550ml compartment. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What containers are available if I have 2000ml of fridge space left? ``` **Response:** ``` There are 5 containers available that fit within your 2000ml limit: 2 Standard Tier and 3 Single Tier containers. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is my meal plan valid? I have assigned a 300ml portion to container 'c1' (compartment 0) and a 400ml portion to 'c2' (compartment 0), with a total fridge capacity of 1000ml. ``` **Response:** ``` Yes, the plan is valid. The total volume used is within the 1000ml limit and all portions fit their compartments. ``` ## Capabilities ### Inventory Matching Your agent matches specific food volumes to the containers you actually own. ### Space Management The AI calculates total fridge volume to prevent overcrowding. ### Safety Verification It checks if containers are suitable for microwave use. ### Plan Validation The tool confirms if your storage plan is physically achievable before you start packing. ## Use Cases ### Weekly Batch Cooking Match large quantities of cooked grains or proteins to your specific set of glass or plastic containers. ### Fridge Capacity Planning Check if your Sunday meal prep will leave enough room for other groceries in the refrigerator. ### Portion Control Find the exact container size needed for a specific calorie-controlled portion. ### Inventory Auditing Keep track of which containers you have available for future meal planning sessions. ## Benefits - Reduces wasted fridge space by selecting the smallest viable containers. - Prevents meal prep failures by validating container capacity before you cook. - Eliminates the search for matching lids by using a digital inventory. - Ensures food safety by checking microwave compatibility. ## How It Works Connect your AI client to the MCP and start managing your kitchen logistics. 1. Connect your preferred MCP-compatible client to Vinkius. 2. Provide your container inventory details to the MCP. 3. Tell your AI client how much food you have cooked. 4. Let the agent run the math to assign containers and check fridge space. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does this MCP know what containers I have?** You provide your container inventory data, which the MCP uses to query available options and their specific volumes. **Can I use this with Claude?** Yes, you can connect this MCP to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf through the Vinkius platform. **Does it help with microwave safety?** Yes, the validation tool checks if your proposed container assignments respect microwave safety requirements. **Will it tell me if my fridge is too full?** Yes, the calculate_fridge_utilization tool tells you exactly how much space your containers will take up. **Do I need to host this myself?** No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the tools. **How does the tool select a container?** The `find_optimal_container` tool selects the smallest container that can fit the food volume, satisfies microwave safety needs, and fits within your remaining fridge capacity. **Can I validate my entire meal plan at once?** Yes, you can use `validate_meal_plan` to check if all your assignments are physically possible based on container volumes and fridge limits. **How do I know if my fridge is full?** You can use `calculate_fridge_utilization` to see the percentage of space used by your currently assigned containers.