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Connect Garden Path Material Estimator 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 exact material counts for your landscaping projects.

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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.

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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.

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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 Garden Path Estimator.

  1. 01

    Calculate delivery logistics

    This capability converts material volume into weight and determines the number of delivery loads required.

  2. 02

    Calculate edging requirements

    Use this to get the total linear length of edging needed for your path borders.

  3. 03

    Calculate fabric requirements

    This capability calculates the total surface area of landscape fabric you'll need to cover the ground.

  4. 04

    Calculate material volumes

    This capability finds the total volume of gravel required for specific path segments.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Gravel Path Setup

Calculate the exact cubic meters of gravel needed for a new walkway.

02

Edging Installation

Find the total linear meters of border material for a winding path.

03

Fabric Laying

Determine how much landscape fabric to buy to cover a specific path area.

04

Delivery Coordination

Plan how many truck loads are necessary based on material weight and vehicle limits.

One connector, every AI

Garden Path Estimator 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 Garden Path Estimator 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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843ms average. Fast in production.

Garden Path Estimator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1177ms
Oct 6Today
Fastest day
740ms
Slowest day
1177ms
14-day trend
Improving-18%

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 Garden Path Estimator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Garden Path Estimator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KRka51lscuHWMIfTPOfiqxHrAGsAsjjvAT92gVPS/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 — Garden Path Estimator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "garden-path-material-estimator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KRka51lscuHWMIfTPOfiqxHrAGsAsjjvAT92gVPS/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 Garden Path Estimator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Garden Path Estimator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people managing outdoor construction and landscaping projects.

  • 01

    Landscapers

    They hand off site dimensions to the AI to generate material orders.

  • 02

    Garden Designers

    They use it to quickly calculate fabric and edging needs for new layouts.

  • 03

    Homeowners

    They use it to ensure they buy the right amount of gravel for DIY paths.

FAQ

Questions Garden Path Estimator owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP handle gravel compaction?

    The calculate_material_volumes capability includes a compaction factor in its math to ensure you have enough material after it is settled.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

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

  • 03

    Does it help with truck delivery planning?

    Yes, the calculate_delivery_logistics capability converts volume to weight and tells you how many loads you'll need based on your vehicle's capacity.

  • 04

    What kind of landscaping materials does it cover?

    It focuses on gravel, edging, landscape fabric, and the logistics of delivering these materials.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.

  • 06

    How does the compaction factor affect my gravel order?

    The compaction factor accounts for the fact that gravel settles and compresses when installed. Using calculate_material_volumes ensures you order enough material to maintain the desired depth after settling.

  • 07

    Can I calculate how many truckloads I need?

    Yes, by using the calculate_delivery_logistics capability, you can determine the total weight and the number of vehicle trips required based on your material density and vehicle capacity.

  • 08

    Does this capability calculate fabric requirements?

    Yes, the calculate_fabric_requirements capability calculates the total surface area of your path segments to ensure you have enough landscape fabric to cover the entire area.

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