How to Use the Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP in Claude

Q: How do I perform Climatiq Carbon Calculations in Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon, ready for your prompts.

Q: Can Claude Desktop use Climatiq Carbon Calculations for bulk analysis?

Yes, use the batchestimateemissions tool to process multiple items at once. It takes a JSON array and returns the full set of results in one go.

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Setup Climatiq Carbon Calculations with Claude Desktop

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Run emission estimates in Claude Desktop

Get accurate carbon footprint data by calling `estimate_emissions` directly from your chat window. You feed the model your activity details, and it returns the calculated impact. This MCP Server handles the conversion so you don't have to hunt through spreadsheets. Just ask Claude Desktop to compute your totals based on specific activities.

Search industry factors for Claude Desktop

Query the Climatiq database via `search_emission_factors` to find the right metrics for your projects. You'll see exactly what sources are available without leaving the app. Claude Desktop presents these factors in context. It's faster than searching through documentation when you need to justify a specific carbon calculation.

Batch process data in Claude Desktop

Use `batch_estimate_emissions` when you have a list of activities to analyze at once. This tool lets you send an array of data, getting all your results in one turn. Claude Desktop manages the request, ensuring you get your environmental impact figures back quickly. It removes the manual work of calculating each item individually.

Setup guide

Set up Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
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Paste the Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under climatiq-carbon-calculations-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "climatiq-carbon-calculations-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once you restart the app, the tools appear under the hammer icon, ready for your prompts.

Yes, use the `batch_estimate_emissions` tool to process multiple items at once. It takes a JSON array and returns the full set of results in one go.

You need an active key from the data provider to authenticate the connection. Paste this into your configuration file to start getting real-time metrics.

Your data remains local to your machine during the request process. The server acts as a pass-through to the provider, keeping your specific footprint details out of public storage.

It sends only the necessary parameters required for the calculation. All transmission is encrypted, ensuring your proprietary activity logs stay protected from unauthorized access.

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