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Connect Construction Job Budgeting 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. Keep your project costs and contingency reserves in check.

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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 Construction Budgeting.

  1. 01

    Analyze contingency adequacy

    This capability checks if your current contingency reserve is enough to cover your project's direct costs.

  2. 02

    Calculate direct costs

    This capability sums up all the physical expenses required to execute the project.

  3. 03

    Get budget summary

    This capability provides a high-level overview of the total project cost and how it's split across major categories.

  4. 04

    Get material and labor detail

    This capability pulls granular data on your two most volatile costs: materials and labor.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Risk Assessment

Check if your current contingency reserve can handle a sudden spike in material prices.

02

Weekly Reporting

Get a high-level budget summary to share with stakeholders without manual data entry.

03

Cost Control

Monitor labor and material details to see if specific categories are exceeding their limits.

04

Project Auditing

Verify the total sum of physical execution expenses against the original estimate.

One connector, every AI

Construction Budgeting 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 Construction Budgeting 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

899ms average. Fast in production.

Construction Budgeting is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1038ms
Oct 6Today
Fastest day
713ms
Slowest day
1038ms
14-day trend
Slowing+13%

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 Construction Budgeting, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Construction Budgeting Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VREYV2Ze39tHzSWI0mkJkGqCtC8No7pyytYaXRJZ/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 — Construction Budgeting capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "construction-job-budgeting-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VREYV2Ze39tHzSWI0mkJkGqCtC8No7pyytYaXRJZ/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 Construction Budgeting in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Construction Budgeting owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing the financial side of physical construction projects.

  • 01

    Project Managers

    They ask the AI to check if contingency funds are holding up against rising direct costs.

  • 02

    Construction Accountants

    They use the AI to pull detailed labor and material breakdowns for reporting.

  • 03

    Estimators

    They use the capability to verify total direct costs during the bidding or execution phase.

FAQ

Questions Construction Budgeting owners ask.

  • 01

    What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 02

    How does the MCP handle contingency checks?

    The MCP uses the analyze_contingency_adequacy capability to compare your current contingency reserve against your direct costs.

  • 03

    Can I see specific costs for materials?

    Yes, you can use the get_material_and_labor_detail capability to get a granular view of those specific expenses.

  • 04

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

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

  • 05

    What kind of construction costs does this cover?

    It covers direct costs, including labor, materials, and contingency reserves.

  • 06

    How can I see the total cost of my project?

    You can use the get_budget_summary capability to receive a high-level overview of the total budget, including direct costs, overhead, and contingency.

  • 07

    How do I check if my contingency fund is enough?

    Use the analyze_contingency_adequacy capability to determine if your current reserve meets your target percentage of direct costs.

  • 08

    Can I see specific costs for workers and materials?

    Yes, the get_material_and_labor_detail capability provides a granular view of labor and material expenses.

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