Reading Time Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Turn your word counts into realistic reading schedules and completion dates.
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Why people use Reading Time Estimator
Reading Time Estimator for Precise Reading Schedule Planning
This Connector changes that. You tell your agent the book length and your daily habits, and it gives you a roadmap. You get a clear sense of progress and a date on the calendar.
What Vinkius changes
You get a realistic timeline for your reading goals instead of just guessing.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Planning a thesis
A student wants to know how many weeks it takes to read 10 textbooks at 30 minutes a day.
- Real-world use case 02
Training for a new role
A manager wants to see how long it takes to finish 5 business books in a month.
- Real-world use case 03
Content planning
A blogger wants to know the time commitment for a 20,000-word white paper.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Reading Time Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Reading Time Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Reading Time Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Compare reading programs
See how much time you save by increasing your daily reading commitment. It shows the payoff of changing your habits.
- 02 Capability
Estimate reading duration
Get an estimate of how many hours a text takes based on your specific reading speed. This helps you see if a task fits into your day.
- 03 Capability
Calculate completion date
Find out exactly what day you'll finish a book by inputting your daily reading time. This helps you set firm deadlines for your learning goals.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Reading Time Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Reading Time Estimator 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_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Reading Time Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Reading Time Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"reading-time-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Reading Time Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"reading-time-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Reading Time Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"reading-time-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Reading Time Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"reading-time-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Reading Time Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add reading-time-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Cg64YXjoIFalKhxrt7x6Kon0d5H1qc9NJafZwHo2/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 Reading Time Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Reading Time Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Reading Time Estimator can move forward.
Students balancing heavy reading loads, authors tracking progress, and lifelong learners who want to manage their book lists without the math headache.
Graduate Student
Tracking research papers and textbooks to meet thesis deadlines.
Content Creator
Planning a book club style deep dive into a series of non-fiction titles.
Self-Improvement Junkie
Managing a massive to-read list of 50+ books with realistic daily targets.
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Before you connect
Questions about Reading Time Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Reading Time Estimator help me plan my study schedule?
Yes. It helps you turn a list of textbooks or papers into a concrete calendar. By inputting your daily study time, you get a clear finish date for every item on your list.
How does Reading Time Estimator handle different reading speeds?
It allows you to choose between slow, average, and fast paces. This ensures the time estimates are realistic based on whether you're skimming a news article or deep-diving into a technical manual.
Can I use Reading Time Estimator to see how much time I save by reading more?
Absolutely. You can compare two different daily habits to see the exact number of days you'll save. It's a great way to stay motivated by seeing the payoff of extra effort.
Does Reading Time Estimator work for long technical manuals?
Yes, it works for any text. You just need to provide the word count. It will then calculate the total hours and days required to finish the manual based on your pace.
How do I get a finish date for a book with Reading Time Estimator?
You just tell your agent the book's word count and how many minutes you can read each day. The Connector will then calculate and provide the specific date you'll be finished.
How does the complexity factor work?
If you set isTechnical to true in estimate_reading_duration, the capability applies a 1.5x multiplier to account for denser content.
Can I estimate based on pages instead of words?
Yes, by providing pageCount and wordsPerPage to the estimate_reading_duration capability, it will calculate the total word count automatically.
Does it support different reading speeds?
Yes, you can choose between 'slow', 'average', and 'fast' benchmarks in the speedLevel parameter.
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