How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

You connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, to the Vinkius platform. Once connected, your agent can immediately use the capabilities provided by this MCP.

Can this MCP prevent my pieces from falling over?

Yes. By using the validate_stack_integrity capability, your agent can check if your proposed stacks follow your specific height and stacking rules.

Does this capability work for different kiln sizes?

Yes. You provide the specific dimensions of your shelves and pieces, and the MCP performs the calculations based on those exact numbers.

What kind of output do I get for a placement plan?

The MCP provides specific coordinates and shelf assignments, telling you exactly where to place each piece.

Can I use this to see how many items fit on a shelf?

Yes. The calculate_shelf_capacity capability tells you the maximum number of pieces of a certain type that will fit given your constraints.

How does the capability handle piece spacing?

The capability uses the clearance parameter to ensure every piece has a mandatory buffer zone around its perimeter to prevent heat interference.

Can I stack pieces vertically?

Yes, stacking is supported as long as it does not exceed the maxStackHeight and passes the validate_stack_integrity check.

What information do I need to provide?

You need to provide the dimensions of your shelves, the dimensions of your ceramic pieces, the required clearance, and the maximum stacking height.

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Connect Ceramic Firing Shelf 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. Organize your kiln loads with precise, safe layouts.

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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.

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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.

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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 Ceramic Firing Planner.

01
Find optimal shelf
This capability identifies the best shelf for a specific piece to minimize wasted space. It picks the most efficient spot based on your current layout.
02
Plan shelf placement
This capability generates a detailed layout of where pieces should be placed on your available shelves. It provides specific coordinates for your load.
03
Validate stack integrity
This capability checks if a proposed stack of ceramic pieces is safe. It uses your height and stacking rules to prevent collapses during firing.
04
Calculate shelf capacity
This capability determines how many pieces of a specific type can fit on a single shelf. It factors in your specific constraints and clearances.

Real work

What teams actually run

Production Runs

Calculate exactly how many identical mugs will fit in a single kiln load to plan your inventory.

Complex Loading

Generate a full placement plan for a variety of differently sized pieces on multiple shelves.

Safety Checks

Verify that a tall stack of heavy bowls won't exceed your maximum stacking height.

Space Management

Find the best available shelf for a single large piece to minimize the footprint it takes up.

One connector, every AI

Ceramic Firing 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Ceramic Firing 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.

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993ms average. Fast in production.

Ceramic Firing Planner is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1249ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 748ms
Slowest day: 1249ms
14-day trend: Slowing+5%

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

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

Ceramic Firing Planner Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3LH6CWuPtwmGDlvkApNL2VF72u69tQB8adVtb2OK/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 — Ceramic Firing Planner capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ceramic-firing-shelf-planner-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3LH6CWuPtwmGDlvkApNL2VF72u69tQB8adVtb2OK/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
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Cline

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

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Ceramic Firing Planner in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Ceramic Firing Planner owners hand off.

This MCP is built for ceramicists and studio managers who need to maximize kiln efficiency without risking their work.

01
Ceramic Artists
They hand off piece dimensions to the AI to get a ready-to-use loading map.
02
Studio Managers
They use the capability to plan large production loads and ensure safety standards are met.
03
Kiln Technicians
They use capacity calculations to plan upcoming firing schedules and shelf usage.

FAQ

Questions Ceramic Firing Planner owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with my AI client?
You connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, to the Vinkius platform. Once connected, your agent can immediately use the capabilities provided by this MCP.
02
Can this MCP prevent my pieces from falling over?
Yes. By using the validate_stack_integrity capability, your agent can check if your proposed stacks follow your specific height and stacking rules.
03
Does this capability work for different kiln sizes?
Yes. You provide the specific dimensions of your shelves and pieces, and the MCP performs the calculations based on those exact numbers.
04
What kind of output do I get for a placement plan?
The MCP provides specific coordinates and shelf assignments, telling you exactly where to place each piece.
05
Can I use this to see how many items fit on a shelf?
Yes. The calculate_shelf_capacity capability tells you the maximum number of pieces of a certain type that will fit given your constraints.
06
How does the capability handle piece spacing?
The capability uses the clearance parameter to ensure every piece has a mandatory buffer zone around its perimeter to prevent heat interference.
07
Can I stack pieces vertically?
Yes, stacking is supported as long as it does not exceed the maxStackHeight and passes the validate_stack_integrity check.
08
What information do I need to provide?
You need to provide the dimensions of your shelves, the dimensions of your ceramic pieces, the required clearance, and the maximum stacking height.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Find optimal shelf

Plan shelf placement

Validate stack integrity

Calculate shelf capacity

What teams actually run

Production Runs

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Safety Checks

Space Management

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

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How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

Can this MCP prevent my pieces from falling over?

Does this capability work for different kiln sizes?

What kind of output do I get for a placement plan?

Can I use this to see how many items fit on a shelf?

How does the capability handle piece spacing?

Can I stack pieces vertically?

What information do I need to provide?

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