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Connect Commuter Mode Cost Comparator 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. Calculate exactly how much your daily travel costs.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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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 Commuter Mode Cost Comparator.

  1. 01

    Calculate vehicle operating cost

    This capability finds the specific dollar amount you spend using a private or shared vehicle for one trip.

  2. 02

    Compare commute modes

    Use this to put different travel methods side-by-side to see how they stack up in cost and time.

  3. 03

    Evaluate transit efficiency

    This capability calculates how much time and money public or shared transit options actually cost you.

  4. 04

    Get commute summary

    Get a quick overview of the fastest and cheapest travel options based on your specific data.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

New Job Evaluation

Compare the cost of driving to a new office against the cost of taking the train.

02

Carpooling Math

Determine how much a trip costs per person when you add passengers to a vehicle.

03

Budgeting for Transit

Check if a monthly transit pass is cheaper than paying for daily gas and parking.

04

Route Optimization

Find the fastest way to get somewhere by weighing time against expense.

One connector, every AI

Commuter Mode Cost 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.

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 Commuter Mode Cost 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.

Observed, not estimated

965ms average. Fast in production.

Commuter Mode Cost Comparator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1261ms
Sep 29Today
Fastest day
847ms
Slowest day
1261ms
14-day trend
Slowing+28%

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 Commuter Mode Cost Comparator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Commuter Mode Cost Comparator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OOQ6lbj4Bf3q9MAPxKf3Vd3KO5XrvBhM0excAfFZ/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 — Commuter Mode Cost Comparator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "commuter-mode-cost-comparator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OOQ6lbj4Bf3q9MAPxKf3Vd3KO5XrvBhM0excAfFZ/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 Commuter Mode Cost Comparator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Commuter Mode Cost Comparator owners hand off.

This is for anyone trying to optimize their daily budget or schedule based on travel habits.

  • 01

    Commuters

    People looking to reduce monthly spending on gas and transit.

  • 02

    Financial Planners

    Professionals calculating the true cost of living in a specific area.

  • 03

    Urban Researchers

    Users analyzing the efficiency of different transport modes.

FAQ

Questions Commuter Mode Cost Comparator owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP help with commuting?

    It allows your AI client to calculate the exact costs and time requirements for different ways of traveling, such as driving versus taking the bus.

  • 02

    Can I compare driving costs with public transit?

    Yes, you can use the comparison capability to see how much you save in money or time by switching from a car to transit.

  • 03

    Does it account for carpooling?

    Yes, the vehicle operating cost capability can calculate the cost per person when multiple people are in the vehicle.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 05

    What kind of data do I need to provide?

    You should provide details like trip distance, fuel prices, parking fees, tolls, or transit fares to get accurate results.

  • 06

    How does the capability calculate vehicle costs?

    The calculate_vehicle_operating_cost capability sums fuel, tolls, and parking, then divides the total by the occupancy to determine the individual's share.

  • 07

    Can I compare carpooling with public transit?

    Yes, by using compare_commute_modes, you can input different modes with varying occupancy levels to see how carpooling affects your daily and monthly costs.

  • 08

    What is the most efficient way to see a summary?

    After running a comparison, use get_commute_summary to instantly identify the cheapest, fastest, and most efficient mode for your profile.

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