Basis is the price differential between the local cash price and the exchange futures price.

How does this MCP help with grain sales?

It provides capabilities to analyze basis strength and seasonal trends, which helps you identify optimal delivery windows.

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

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

Does this predict future price movements?

It uses a convergence capability to predict how the basis is expected to change as a contract approaches maturity.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect your client.

How can I use this to decide when to sell?

You can use recommend_delivery_window to get actionable advice based on current basis strength and seasonal trends.

Does this support different commodities?

Yes, it supports major grains like Corn and Soybeans through the get_current_basis capability.

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Connect Commodity Basis Analyzer 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. Get better timing on grain sales through basis analysis.

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

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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 · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Commodity Basis Analyzer.

01
Get seasonal patterns
This capability pulls expected basis behavior for a specific commodity across its yearly cycle. It helps your agent understand what to expect in different months.
02
Analyze basis strength
This capability compares the current basis to historical performance for the same season. It tells your agent if the current market is strong or weak relative to the past.
03
Get current basis
This capability calculates the immediate basis spread for a specific commodity and location. It provides the raw spread data your agent needs for instant calculations.

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2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Commodity Basis Analyzer.

04
Project basis convergence
This capability predicts how the basis will change as a futures contract nears maturity. It helps your agent forecast price movements as time passes.
05
Recommend delivery window
This capability gives direct advice on when to sell grain. It uses current basis strength and seasonal trends to suggest the best time to deliver.

Real work

What teams actually run

Harvest Timing

Decide if the current basis is strong enough to sell grain during the peak harvest window.

Contract Maturity Planning

Use convergence projections to plan sales as futures contracts get closer to expiration.

Market Strength Checks

Check if today's basis is in a high percentile compared to previous years.

Location Specific Analysis

Get the exact basis spread for a specific commodity at a specific location.

One connector, every AI

Commodity Basis Analyzer 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 Commodity Basis Analyzer 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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892ms average. Fast in production.

Commodity Basis Analyzer is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1118ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 665ms
Slowest day: 1118ms
14-day trend: Slowing+6%

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One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 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 Commodity Basis Analyzer, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Commodity Basis Analyzer Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jum1FYGJJD51wAH5vROPMgkB6reonKRujTnW2spk/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 — Commodity Basis Analyzer capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "commodity-basis-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jum1FYGJJD51wAH5vROPMgkB6reonKRujTnW2spk/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 Commodity Basis Analyzer in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Commodity Basis Analyzer owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing grain risk and physical commodity movements.

01
Grain Producers
Farmers who use the AI to decide when to deliver grain to the elevator.
02
Commodity Traders
Traders who need to monitor basis strength and convergence patterns.
03
Agribusiness Analysts
Professionals who use the AI to compare current market conditions against historical cycles.

FAQ

Questions Commodity Basis Analyzer owners ask.

01
What is grain basis?
Basis is the price differential between the local cash price and the exchange futures price.
02
How does this MCP help with grain sales?
It provides capabilities to analyze basis strength and seasonal trends, which helps you identify optimal delivery windows.
03
Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?
Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
04
Does this predict future price movements?
It uses a convergence capability to predict how the basis is expected to change as a contract approaches maturity.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect your client.
06
How can I use this to decide when to sell?
You can use recommend_delivery_window to get actionable advice based on current basis strength and seasonal trends.
07
Does this support different commodities?
Yes, it supports major grains like Corn and Soybeans through the get_current_basis capability.

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Connect Commodity Basis Analyzer to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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.

01-03

Get seasonal patterns

Analyze basis strength

Get current basis

04-05

Project basis convergence

Recommend delivery window

What teams actually run

Harvest Timing

Contract Maturity Planning

Market Strength Checks

Location Specific Analysis

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

Commodity Basis Analyzer Connector

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Grain Producers

Commodity Traders

Agribusiness Analysts

What is grain basis?

How does this MCP help with grain sales?

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Does this predict future price movements?

Do I need to host this myself?

How can I use this to decide when to sell?

Does this support different commodities?

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