# Houseplant Light Estimator MCP. AI Agent Connect > Houseplant Light Estimator MCP gives your AI client the math it needs to manage indoor plant health. It converts lux readings into Daily Light Integral (DLI) values, predicts how moving a plant affects its light exposure, and tells you exactly where to place your greenery based on its specific biological needs. ## Overview - **Category:** utility - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jNnXAiYIUSk6leCE95RExMhaJCP9v7g3IQZpt1gH/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** plants, light, dli, lux, indoor-gardening ## Description Stop guessing if your plants are getting enough sun. This MCP gives your AI agent the ability to act like a professional horticulturist by processing light measurements into actionable data. You can provide your agent with lux readings, and it will use calculate_dli to determine the total energy available for photosynthesis. If you aren't sure if a specific species will survive in a corner of your room, check_plant_suitability compares your local light levels against known requirements for that plant. You can also use estimate_window_distance_impact to see how much light you'll lose if you move a plant further from a window, following the inverse square law. When the math shows a deficit, get_placement_recommendation tells you whether to move the plant closer to the glass or add a grow light to the setup. It turns raw light data into a clear plan for your indoor garden. ## Tools ### calculate_dli This tool converts a single light intensity measurement and its duration into the total Daily Light Integral (DLI) received by a plant. ### check_plant_suitability This tool compares your measured light levels against a specific plant's requirements to see if the environment is sufficient. ### estimate_window_distance_impact This tool predicts the drop in light intensity if you move a plant further away from its light source. ### get_placement_recommendation This tool provides direct instructions on where to move a plant based on its current light deficit. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` My plant is getting 5000 lux for 8 hours a day. What is the DLI? ``` **Response:** ``` The total Daily Light Integral (DLI) for your plant is 40.0. ``` **Prompt:** ``` I have a plant that needs 400 DLI, but it's only getting 250 DLI. It is currently near the window. What should I do? ``` **Response:** ``` Move closer to the light source. ``` **Prompt:** ``` If I move my plant from 20cm to 40cm away from the window, how much light will it lose? ``` **Response:** ``` The light intensity will decrease by 75%. ``` ## Capabilities ### DLI Conversion Your agent uses this to turn lux and time into total daily energy values. ### Species Suitability Checks Your agent compares measured light against specific plant needs. ### Distance Impact Modeling Your agent calculates light loss based on the inverse square law when moving plants. ### Placement Logic Your agent provides specific movement instructions to fix light deficits. ## Use Cases ### New Plant Assessment Check if a new plant will thrive in a specific spot before you buy it. ### Window Placement Optimization Calculate how much light you lose by moving a plant away from a window. ### Grow Light Planning Determine if you need supplemental lighting based on current DLI levels. ### Light Deficit Correction Get specific instructions on whether to move a plant or add more light. ## Benefits - Converts raw lux measurements into usable DLI energy values. - Predicts light loss when moving plants relative to windows. - Matches specific plant species to their environment's light levels. - Provides direct instructions for fixing light deficits. ## How It Works Connect the MCP to your client and start feeding it light measurements. 1. Connect the MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf via Vinkius. 2. Provide your agent with a lux reading and the duration of light exposure. 3. Ask the agent to check if your plant's needs are being met. 4. Receive specific instructions on where to move your plant or how to supplement light. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I use this MCP with my AI client?** You connect once through the Vinkius platform, and the tools become available in any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor. **What is DLI?** Daily Light Integral (DLI) is the total amount of light energy a plant receives in a 24-hour period, which is more accurate for plant health than a single lux reading. **Can this tell me if my plant is in the wrong spot?** Yes, by using the suitability and placement tools, your agent can tell you if a plant is getting enough light or if it needs to be moved. **Does it account for the distance from a window?** Yes, the estimate_window_distance_impact tool uses the inverse square law to predict light loss as you move away from a light source. **Do I need to provide my own light meter?** You will need a way to get lux measurements, which you then provide to your agent to perform the calculations. **How do I use the DLI tool?** You can use `calculate_dli` by providing the measured lux and the number of hours the light is maintained to find the total daily energy. **Can I predict light loss from moving my plant?** Yes, `estimate_window_distance_impact` uses the inverse square law to predict how much light intensity will decrease as you move the plant away from the window. **What if my plant is not getting enough light?** Use `get_placement_recommendation` to receive specific instructions, such as moving the plant closer to the window or using artificial grow lights.