How does this MCP help me decide on an appliance?

It calculates the total cost of repairing your current unit versus buying a new one, including energy costs and the exact month where the new unit becomes the cheaper option.

What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

Does it account for energy savings?

Yes, the replacement scenario capability factors in the projected operating costs of a new appliance to show true long-term savings.

Can I factor in warranties?

Yes, the evaluate_warranty_and_risk capability allows your agent to assess how much risk is covered by a new purchase.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.

How does the capability determine the break-even point?

The compare_scenarios capability calculates the month where the cumulative cost of the replacement (including purchase and energy) becomes lower than the cumulative cost of continuing repairs.

Can I factor in energy savings?

Yes, by providing the monthlyEnergyCost for both the current appliance and the new model in the respective scenario capabilities, the energy savings are factored into the total cost comparison.

Does it account for warranties?

Yes, you can use evaluate_warranty_and_risk to assess how the new appliance's warranty coverage compares to the expected remaining life of your current unit.

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Connect Appliance Replacement Comparator to your AI

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Decide whether to fix an old appliance or buy a new one.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Appliance Replacement Comparator.

01
Compare scenarios
This capability finds the exact month where repairing your appliance becomes more expensive than buying a new one.
02
Calculate repair scenario
Use this to project the total cost of maintaining your current appliance over a specific timeframe.
03
Calculate replacement scenario
This capability calculates the total cost of purchasing and running a new appliance, including energy usage.
04
Evaluate warranty and risk
This capability adds a layer of risk assessment by looking at warranty coverage and expected appliance lifespan.

Real work

What teams actually run

Washing Machine Repair

Compare a $200 repair against a $600 new unit to see which is cheaper over two years.

Refrigerator Upgrade

Analyze how much a new energy-efficient fridge saves in electricity compared to an old model.

Rental Property Maintenance

Determine if replacing a dishwasher is more cost-effective for a landlord than repeated repairs.

Warranty Evaluation

Check if a new appliance's warranty provides enough coverage to offset the initial purchase price.

One connector, every AI

Appliance Replacement Comparator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Appliance Replacement Comparator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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825ms average. Fast in production.

Appliance Replacement Comparator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 886ms

Oct 7Today

Fastest day: 733ms
Slowest day: 886ms
14-day trend: Slowing+7%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Appliance Replacement Comparator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Appliance Replacement Comparator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Appliance Replacement Comparator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nBxtCITVj3zDIYR2fhzx8IJcu7XpEeV2kOWHM5GL/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Appliance Replacement Comparator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appliance-replacement-comparator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nBxtCITVj3zDIYR2fhzx8IJcu7XpEeV2kOWHM5GL/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Appliance Replacement Comparator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Appliance Replacement Comparator owners hand off.

This MCP is for anyone managing household budgets or property maintenance who needs data to justify large purchases.

01
Homeowners
They hand off repair quotes and energy bills to the AI to decide on appliance upgrades.
02
Property Managers
They use the capability to decide whether to fix appliances in rental units or replace them for better efficiency.
03
Budget Analysts
They use the mathematical outputs to justify capital expenditures for equipment replacement.

FAQ

Questions Appliance Replacement Comparator owners ask.

01
How does this MCP help me decide on an appliance?
It calculates the total cost of repairing your current unit versus buying a new one, including energy costs and the exact month where the new unit becomes the cheaper option.
02
What AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.
03
Does it account for energy savings?
Yes, the replacement scenario capability factors in the projected operating costs of a new appliance to show true long-term savings.
04
Can I factor in warranties?
Yes, the evaluate_warranty_and_risk capability allows your agent to assess how much risk is covered by a new purchase.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.
06
How does the capability determine the break-even point?
The compare_scenarios capability calculates the month where the cumulative cost of the replacement (including purchase and energy) becomes lower than the cumulative cost of continuing repairs.
07
Can I factor in energy savings?
Yes, by providing the monthlyEnergyCost for both the current appliance and the new model in the respective scenario capabilities, the energy savings are factored into the total cost comparison.
08
Does it account for warranties?
Yes, you can use evaluate_warranty_and_risk to assess how the new appliance's warranty coverage compares to the expected remaining life of your current unit.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Compare scenarios

Calculate repair scenario

Calculate replacement scenario

Evaluate warranty and risk

What teams actually run

Washing Machine Repair

Refrigerator Upgrade

Rental Property Maintenance

Warranty Evaluation

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Claude Desktop

Homeowners

Property Managers

Budget Analysts

How does this MCP help me decide on an appliance?

What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Does it account for energy savings?

Can I factor in warranties?

Do I need to host this myself?

How does the capability determine the break-even point?

Can I factor in energy savings?

Does it account for warranties?

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