# Guest List Cost Planner AI Agent Connect

> Guest List Cost Planner MCP handles the math for your next big event. It lets your AI client calculate total projected costs, check if your guest list fits your venue, and break down fixed versus variable expenses. Stop manually calculating per-person costs and let your agent handle the budget sensitivity and capacity limits.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2b0gxcqDiypeuo6BJaCtY0ZPsq48ykiP9vmVdVia/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** budget, event, planning, cost-calculation, capacity

## Description

Planning an event involves too many moving parts to rely on a basic calculator. This MCP gives your AI client the specific logic needed to manage event finances and logistics. You can hand off the heavy lifting of budget modeling to your agent, letting it run numbers on how guest count fluctuations impact your bottom line. It handles the math for total projected costs and provides a clear breakdown of fixed versus variable expenses so you know exactly where your money is going. If you are worried about overbooking, the MCP checks your guest list against venue limits to ensure you stay within capacity. It is a practical way to turn your AI client into a dedicated event planning assistant that understands the relationship between headcount and cost.

## Tools

### check_venue_capacity
This tool checks if your planned guest list will actually fit inside your chosen venue. It compares your headcount against the venue's maximum limits.

### get_budget_summary
This tool provides a high-level breakdown of your spending. It separates your fixed costs from your variable expenses.

### get_cost_sensitivity
This tool analyzes how your total budget changes when the number of guests fluctuates. It shows you the impact of adding or removing people.

### get_total_budget
This tool calculates the full projected cost of your event. It sums up all your planned expenses into one total.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the total cost for 50 guests if meals are $30, drinks are $15, favors are $5, and the venue fee is $500?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total cost for 50 guests is $2,750.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Will 120 guests fit in a venue with a capacity of 100?
```

**Response:** 
```
No, the guest count exceeds the venue capacity by 20 people.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Give me a budget summary for 100 guests with $20 meals, $10 drinks, $5 favors, and a $1000 venue fee.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total cost is $3,500, consisting of $1,000 in fixed costs and $2,500 in variable costs.
```

## Capabilities

### Budget Modeling
Your agent uses this to calculate total projected event costs.

### Capacity Verification
The AI checks your guest list against venue limits to prevent overbooking.

### Expense Breakdown
Your client identifies the ratio of fixed to variable costs.

### Cost Sensitivity Analysis
The agent determines how much the total price changes based on guest count.

## Use Cases

### Scaling Guest Lists
Use the agent to see how much more you will spend if you invite 10 extra people.

### Venue Selection
Check if a specific venue can accommodate your current RSVP list.

### Budget Auditing
Get a summary of fixed costs like venue fees versus variable costs like catering.

### Initial Planning
Run quick cost projections for different guest count scenarios.

## Benefits

- Eliminates manual math for per-guest expense calculations.
- Prevents venue overcapacity errors through automated checks.
- Provides clear visibility into fixed versus variable cost ratios.
- Shows the financial impact of changing guest numbers.

## How It Works

Connecting this MCP to your AI client gives your agent immediate access to event math tools.

1. Connect your preferred client like Claude or Cursor to Vinkius.
2. The Guest List Cost Planner MCP becomes available in your client's toolset.
3. Ask your agent to calculate costs or check venue capacity.
4. The agent executes the specific tool to return precise budget or capacity data.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I use this MCP with Claude?**
You connect your Claude client to Vinkius once. After that, the tools are ready to use within your existing chat interface.

**Can this MCP help with venue limits?**
Yes, the check_venue_capacity tool compares your guest list to the venue's maximum capacity.

**Does it handle fixed and variable costs?**
Yes, the get_budget_summary tool provides a breakdown of fixed versus variable expenses.

**What happens if I change the number of guests?**
You can use the get_cost_sensitivity tool to see how much your total budget changes when the guest count fluctuates.

**Do I need to host the MCP myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect and start working.

**How do I calculate the total cost of my event?**
You can use the `get_total_budget` tool by providing the guest count, meal price, drink price, favor price, and the venue fee.

**Can I check if my venue is too small?**
Yes, use the `check_venue_capacity` tool with your planned guest count and the venue's maximum occupancy.

**How much will it cost to add more guests?**
The `get_cost_sensitivity` tool calculates the marginal cost per guest and the specific cost for adding ten more attendees.