How do I calculate the cost of my lights?

You can ask your AI client to use the get_energy_cost_estimate capability by providing the bulb wattage, hours of use, and your local electricity rate.

Can I compare two different bulbs?

Yes, the compare_bulb_usage capability allows your agent to compare the energy consumption of two bulbs over the same period.

What is an efficiency tier?

The get_bulb_efficiency_tier capability classifies bulbs into categories based on how their wattage compares to standard usage profiles.

Which AI clients work with this MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and it is ready to use.

How do I calculate the cost of my light bulb usage?

You can use the get_energy_cost_estimate capability by providing the bulb's wattage, the hours used, and your local electricity rate per kWh.

What units are used for energy consumption?

Energy consumption is calculated and returned in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

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Connect Bulb Energy Calculator to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Get exact energy usage and cost estimates for any light bulb.

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

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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.

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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.

Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Bulb Energy Total capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Bulb Energy Total.

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01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Bulb Energy Total.

01
Compare bulb usage
This capability compares the energy consumption of two different bulbs over the same period. It shows you exactly how much more or less power one bulb uses compared to another.
02
Get bulb efficiency tier
This capability classifies a bulb into an efficiency category. It looks at the wattage relative to standard usage profiles to tell you how efficient the bulb is.
03
Get bulb energy consumption
This capability calculates the total energy consumed by a single bulb. It works over any specific timeframe you provide to give you a total kWh value.
04
Get energy cost estimate
This capability estimates the financial cost of running a bulb. It combines the bulb's energy usage with your local electricity rates to provide a dollar amount.

One connector, every AI

Bulb Energy Total 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 Bulb Energy Total 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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960ms average. Fast in production.

Bulb Energy Total is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1332ms

Sep 22Today

Fastest day: 904ms
Slowest day: 1332ms
14-day trend: Improving-27%

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 Bulb Energy Total, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Bulb Energy Total Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KtozATafrUbgQn6CsZqc7lbj0WRR2xGrbk42cyOn/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 — Bulb Energy Total capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bulb-energy-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KtozATafrUbgQn6CsZqc7lbj0WRR2xGrbk42cyOn/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? How to give Claude access to Bulb Energy Total

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Who it's for

Built for the work Bulb Energy Total owners hand off.

This MCP is for anyone managing lighting setups or looking to reduce electrical overhead.

01
Facility Managers
They hand off energy auditing tasks to the AI to estimate building costs.
02
Home Automation Enthusiasts
They use the AI to compare bulb efficiency before upgrading smart lighting.
03
Electrical Contractors
They use the AI to provide quick cost estimates to clients for new installations.

FAQ

Questions Bulb Energy Total owners ask.

01
How do I calculate the cost of my lights?
You can ask your AI client to use the get_energy_cost_estimate capability by providing the bulb wattage, hours of use, and your local electricity rate.
02
Can I compare two different bulbs?
Yes, the compare_bulb_usage capability allows your agent to compare the energy consumption of two bulbs over the same period.
03
What is an efficiency tier?
The get_bulb_efficiency_tier capability classifies bulbs into categories based on how their wattage compares to standard usage profiles.
04
Which AI clients work with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and it is ready to use.
06
How do I calculate the cost of my light bulb usage?
You can use the get_energy_cost_estimate capability by providing the bulb's wattage, the hours used, and your local electricity rate per kWh.
07
What units are used for energy consumption?
Energy consumption is calculated and returned in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

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