Moon Phase Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Plan photography shoots and astronomy observations with precise lunar data.
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Why people use Moon Phase Calculator
Moon Phase Calculator for Accurate Astronomy Planning
This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the heavy lifting. Just ask for a monthly schedule or a specific phase, and you get the data immediately. You get a clean list of dates and names without any of the manual searching or math.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate astronomical data without manual calculations or external API keys.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Planning a photoshoot
A photographer asks for the best moon illumination in October to find the perfect night for a landscape shot.
- Real-world use case 02
Creating a science blog
A writer needs a list of all full moon dates for 2025 to write a monthly lunar calendar for their readers.
- Real-world use case 03
Comparing dates
A hobbyist wants to know if the moon will be brighter on the 12th or the 15th to decide when to set up their telescope.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Moon Phase Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Moon Phase Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Moon Phase Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Compare brightness
Tells you which of two dates has a brighter moon. It's useful for choosing the best night for a specific activity.
- 02 Capability
Generate monthly schedule
Creates a full calendar of lunar events for a month. You can use this to see all new moons and full moons at once.
- 03 Capability
Calculate phase
Returns the exact name and brightness of the moon for a date. This gives you the specific phase details you need instantly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Moon Phase Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Moon Phase 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_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Moon Phase Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Moon Phase Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"moon-phase-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Moon Phase Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"moon-phase-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Moon Phase Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"moon-phase-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Moon Phase Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"moon-phase-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Moon Phase Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add moon-phase-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_soLzpvW0Ef4xx8ewhekQSA7RwAV5LPmW6wnym2A5/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 Moon Phase Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Moon Phase Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Moon Phase Calculator can move forward.
This is for people who need precise lunar data for planning, photography, or research without the hassle of manual astronomy math. It's for hobbyists and pros who want accurate dates for specific moon events.
Astrophotographer
Plans night shoots by checking for the best moon illumination and phase dates.
Astronomy Hobbyist
Tracks lunar cycles and generates monthly schedules for observation planning.
Science Writer
Pulls accurate lunar phase names and brightness percentages for educational content.
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Before you connect
Questions about Moon Phase Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the Moon Phase Calculator MCP?
You can get precise lunar phase names, check illumination percentages for any date, and generate full monthly lunar calendars.
Can I use this to plan my photography shoots?
Yes, you can use it to find the best dates for high illumination or specific phases like a Full Moon.
How does the Moon Phase Calculator handle different years?
It can calculate lunar data for any year you provide, making it great for long-term planning.
Does this Connector require an external API key?
No, it uses internal astronomical algorithms to provide the data, so you don't have to manage any extra keys.
Can I compare the brightness of two different dates?
Yes, you can ask your agent to compare the illumination of any two dates to see which is brighter.
Is the data accurate for science projects?
Yes, it uses high-precision algorithms to provide the exact phase name and illumination percentage for any given date.
How accurate are the lunar phase calculations?
The calculations use a high-precision synodic month algorithm based on a known New Moon epoch, providing accurate phase names and illumination percentages.
Can I see the full moon schedule for next month?
Yes, you can use the generate_monthly_schedule capability by providing the specific month and year to get a day-by-day breakdown of lunar phases.
Does this capability require an internet connection or external API?
No, the calculations are performed locally using pure astronomical algorithms, ensuring privacy and reliability without external dependencies.
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