Streaming Cost Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
See the actual price of your entertainment and cut wasted subscription costs.
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Why people use Streaming Cost Calculator
Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator for Subscription Budgeting
This Connector changes the math. It looks at your actual viewing habits to show you that one service might be costing you four dollars an hour while another is only one dollar. It turns vague spending into a clear value metric.
What Vinkius changes
You get a clear plan to cut wasted spending on entertainment.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Subscription Audit
A user feels their monthly bills are too high.
- Real-world use case 02
The Movie Night Comparison
Someone wants to know if their streaming is cheaper than the theater.
- Real-world use case 03
The Budget Cut
A user needs to save money.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Streaming Cost Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Streaming Cost Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Streaming Cost Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate service hourly rate
Calculates the specific cost per hour for a single streaming service based on your monthly bill and watch time.
- 02 Capability
Evaluate subscription efficiency
Compares your calculated hourly rate against common industry benchmarks like cable TV or cinema prices.
- 03 Capability
Audit streaming portfolio
Analyzes your entire list of services to provide clear advice on which ones to keep or cancel.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Streaming Cost Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Streaming Cost 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_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Streaming Cost Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Streaming Cost Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"streaming-cost-per-hour-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Streaming Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"streaming-cost-per-hour-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Streaming Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"streaming-cost-per-hour-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Streaming Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"streaming-cost-per-hour-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Streaming Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add streaming-cost-per-hour-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Streaming Cost Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Streaming Cost Calculator can move forward.
This is for the budget-conscious consumer who feels like their monthly subscriptions are spiraling out of control and wants to see the real numbers.
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Audits monthly expenses to find hidden leaks in the household budget.
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Decides which streaming plans to keep for the family based on actual usage.
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Wants to maximize the value of every dollar spent on movies and shows.
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Before you connect
Questions about Streaming Cost Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator help me save money?
It identifies services you're paying for but not using much. By showing you the cost per hour, it makes it easy to see which ones are draining your budget.
Can I use the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator to compare my bills to movie theaters?
Yes, the capability evaluates your subscription efficiency against common industry benchmarks like cinema prices.
What happens when I audit my portfolio with this Connector?
Your agent will look at all the services you list and give you a clear keep or cancel recommendation based on your actual watch time.
Is the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator good for personal budgeting?
It's a great capability for anyone who wants to see the real value of their entertainment spending instead of just looking at a monthly total.
How do I know if a streaming service is actually a good deal?
The capability calculates your specific hourly rate and compares it to other common entertainment costs to show you the real value.
Can I use the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator for multiple different apps?
Yes, you can input any number of services to get a complete overview of your entire streaming portfolio.
How do I find my cost per hour?
Use the calculate_service_hourly_rate capability by providing your monthly subscription fee and estimated hours watched.
Can it compare services to movie theaters?
Yes, use evaluate_subscription_efficiency to check your service's rate against established benchmarks.
How do I audit all my subscriptions?
Use the audit_streaming_portfolio capability with a list of your services to get Keep or Cancel recommendations.
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