How to Use the Metabolic Energy Estimator MCP in Claude

Q: How do I add the Metabolic Energy Estimator to Claude Desktop?

Open your config file at /Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json. Add the server entry under mcpServers, restart the app, and look for the hammer icon in your chat input.

Calculate TDEE and project weight loss directly within Claude Desktop using local deterministic math.

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Run metabolic math inside Claude Desktop

Stop guessing your caloric needs. Use `calculate_tdee` to get your Basal Metabolic Rate and daily expenditure based on the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Your AI agent processes this data locally, ensuring your health metrics never leave your machine.

Project weight loss timelines

Feed your goal weight into `calculate_weight_loss_projection`. The tool calculates the exact number of days required based on a 7,700-calorie deficit per kilogram. This gives you a clear, data-backed timeline rather than vague estimates.

Track activity burn with local tools

Find exact MET values using `search_activity_catalog` before passing the ID to `estimate_calories_burned`. This ensures your burn estimates reflect specific physical tasks. The server handles the lookups instantly, keeping your workflow inside the chat.

Setup guide

Set up Metabolic Energy Estimator 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 Metabolic Energy Estimator 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.
2

Paste the Metabolic Energy Estimator 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 metabolic-energy-estimator-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metabolic-energy-estimator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Metabolic Energy Estimator MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your config file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the server entry under mcpServers, restart the app, and look for the hammer icon in your chat input.

Yes. Because this MCP server runs as a local subprocess via stdio, all calculations happen on your machine. You don't need an internet connection to run these tools.

Your weight, age, and activity logs remain on your local drive. This MCP server does not transmit your personal health info to any external cloud API.

No. All calculations are deterministic and local. You just connect the server and start running the tools.

It processes physical activity IDs, body mass, height, age, and gender inputs. All this data is strictly for calculating energy balance metrics locally.

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