How do I use this MCP with Claude?

You connect to the Vinkius hosted MCP once, and it becomes available as a capability within your Claude interface.

Can I set my own crosswind limits?

Yes, you can use the verify_wind_limits capability to compare calculated components against any threshold you define.

What kind of wind data can it calculate?

It calculates headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components based on the wind vector and your track.

Does this MCP require me to host anything?

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

Can it format reports for pilots?

Yes, the format_wind_report capability aggregates components into a standardized, rounded format.

How do I calculate my crosswind component?

You can use the calculate_wind_components capability by providing the wind direction, your track direction, the wind speed, and your preferred sign convention.

Can I check if the wind is within my aircraft's limits?

Yes, use the verify_wind_limits capability to compare your calculated crosswind against a specific safety threshold.

What is the difference between absolute and signed values?

Absolute values show the magnitude of the wind component, while signed values indicate direction (e.g., headwind vs tailwind) based on your chosen convention.

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Connect Crosswind Component Calculator 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 precise wind vector data for safer flight planning.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Crosswind Component Calculator.

01
Calculate wind components
This capability calculates the headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components based on a specific wind vector and your direction of travel.
02
Format wind report
This capability aggregates all your calculated wind data into a standardized, rounded format for pilot reading.
03
Get wind angle summary
This capability provides a descriptive summary of how the wind is oriented relative to your track.
04
Verify wind limits
This capability compares your calculated wind components against safety thresholds you define.

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What teams actually run

Pre-flight Safety Checks

Check if the forecasted crosswind exceeds your aircraft's maximum operating limits.

Flight Planning

Determine headwind or tailwind components to estimate fuel burn and ground speed.

Real-time Weather Analysis

Get a descriptive summary of wind orientation as conditions change near a runway.

Standardized Reporting

Convert raw wind data into a clean, rounded format for flight logs or briefings.

One connector, every AI

Crosswind Component Calculator 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 Crosswind Component Calculator 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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Crosswind Component Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1097ms

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Fastest day: 951ms
Slowest day: 1097ms
14-day trend: Slowing+15%

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Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

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The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Crosswind Component Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Crosswind Component Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Lgk7LxzRFxOtBQEkH0KZ3KpWww7iE7a9wlD6Vaa2/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 — Crosswind Component Calculator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crosswind-component-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Lgk7LxzRFxOtBQEkH0KZ3KpWww7iE7a9wlD6Vaa2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Crosswind Component Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Crosswind Component Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for aviation professionals who need quick, accurate wind data integrated into their digital workflows.

01
Pilots
Use the agent to quickly check crosswind limits before takeoff or landing.
02
Flight Planners
Hand off wind vector calculations to the AI to speed up route preparation.
03
Meteorologists
Use the capability to format wind data into standardized reports for aviation users.

FAQ

Questions Crosswind Component Calculator owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with Claude?
You connect to the Vinkius hosted MCP once, and it becomes available as a capability within your Claude interface.
02
Can I set my own crosswind limits?
Yes, you can use the verify_wind_limits capability to compare calculated components against any threshold you define.
03
What kind of wind data can it calculate?
It calculates headwind, tailwind, and crosswind components based on the wind vector and your track.
04
Does this MCP require me to host anything?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use immediately after connection.
05
Can it format reports for pilots?
Yes, the format_wind_report capability aggregates components into a standardized, rounded format.
06
How do I calculate my crosswind component?
You can use the calculate_wind_components capability by providing the wind direction, your track direction, the wind speed, and your preferred sign convention.
07
Can I check if the wind is within my aircraft's limits?
Yes, use the verify_wind_limits capability to compare your calculated crosswind against a specific safety threshold.
08
What is the difference between absolute and signed values?
Absolute values show the magnitude of the wind component, while signed values indicate direction (e.g., headwind vs tailwind) based on your chosen convention.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

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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

Calculate wind components

Format wind report

Get wind angle summary

Verify wind limits

What teams actually run

Pre-flight Safety Checks

Flight Planning

Real-time Weather Analysis

Standardized Reporting

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How do I use this MCP with Claude?

Can I set my own crosswind limits?

What kind of wind data can it calculate?

Does this MCP require me to host anything?

Can it format reports for pilots?

How do I calculate my crosswind component?

Can I check if the wind is within my aircraft's limits?

What is the difference between absolute and signed values?

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