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Connect Barbecue Shopping Planner to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Turn guest counts and menus into exact shopping lists.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Barbecue Planner.

  1. 01

    Calculate beverage and ice needs

    This capability calculates the total liquid volume you need and the exact amount of ice required to keep your drinks cold.

  2. 02

    Calculate food quantities

    Use this to determine the precise amount of meat, vegetarian mains, and side dishes based on your guest list.

  3. 03

    Calculate supplies and hardware

    This capability figures out how much cooking fuel you'll need and the count of disposable serving ware for your guests.

  4. 04

    Generate master shopping list

    This capability pulls all your calculated food, drink, and hardware needs into one single, unified shopping list.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Family Cookouts

Plan a weekend BBQ by telling the AI how many adults and kids are coming.

02

Summer Parties

Use the weather-aware ice calculation to ensure drinks stay cold in high heat.

03

Vegetarian-Friendly Events

Get exact meat vs. veggie ratios so everyone has enough to eat.

04

Logistics Checklists

Generate a full hardware list including plates and charcoal so you don't forget the basics.

One connector, every AI

Barbecue Planner 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put Barbecue Planner 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.

Observed, not estimated

954ms average. Fast in production.

Barbecue Planner is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1347ms
Sep 30Today
Fastest day
731ms
Slowest day
1347ms
14-day trend
Improving-35%

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 Barbecue Planner, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Barbecue Planner Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vpi7KrC56cdJhEe43vwAHdt3uLvl1jHHIoNkEbg8/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Barbecue Planner capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "barbecue-shopping-planner-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vpi7KrC56cdJhEe43vwAHdt3uLvl1jHHIoNkEbg8/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • 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 Barbecue Planner in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Barbecue Planner owners hand off.

This is for anyone responsible for organizing food and supplies for a group event.

  • 01

    Event Hosts

    They hand off guest counts and menu ideas to get a shopping list.

  • 02

    Party Planners

    They use the capability to ensure logistics like ice and fuel are covered for larger gatherings.

  • 03

    Caterers

    They use the granular food calculation capabilities to estimate bulk ingredient needs.

FAQ

Questions Barbecue Planner owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP handle vegetarians?

    The capability uses guest demographics to calculate specific quantities for both meat-based and vegetarian main courses.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 03

    Does it account for weather?

    Yes, the capability uses weather conditions to adjust the amount of ice needed to keep drinks cold.

  • 04

    What kind of supplies does it calculate?

    It calculates hardware and disposable items like fuel, plates, cutlery, and napkins.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after you connect.

  • 06

    How does the capability calculate food amounts?

    The engine uses guest demographics--meat-eaters, vegetarians, and children--to scale portions and applies a safety buffer to ensure you don't run out of food.

  • 07

    Can I get a single list for everything?

    Yes, by using the generate_master_shopping_list capability, you receive a single, categorized list covering food, drinks, ice, fuel, and disposable supplies.

  • 08

    Does it account for hot weather?

    Yes, the calculate_beverage_and_ice_needs capability includes a parameter for hot weather, which increases the recommended ice and liquid volume.

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