How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

You connect once via the Vinkius catalog to your compatible client like Claude or Cursor. Once connected, your agent can immediately use the hiking capabilities.

Can this MCP validate my trail data?

Yes, the validate_segment_list capability checks that your segment IDs are valid and that all lengths are positive.

Can I compare two different hikes?

Yes, you can use the compare_segments capability to find the difference in length between two segments.

Does this MCP require me to host anything?

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

What kind of hiking data can it handle?

It handles segment IDs, segment names, and segment lengths for distance calculations and comparisons.

How do I calculate the total distance of my hike?

You can use the get_total_distance capability by providing a list of segment IDs.

Can I check if my selected segments are valid?

Yes, use the validate_segment_list capability to verify that all segments exist and have positive lengths.

How can I compare two different trails?

Use the compare_segments capability to find the absolute difference in length between two specific segments.

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Connect Hiking Distance Total to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Manage and calculate cumulative trail segment distances.

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

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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.

How Vinkius works: one connection, every tool, in any AI

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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.

Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Hiking Distance Total capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Hiking Distance Total.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Hiking Distance Total.

01
Get segment details
This capability retrieves the specific name and length of a single hiking segment.
02
Compare segments
Use this to find the difference in length between two different hiking segments.
03
Get total distance
This capability sums the distances of all segment IDs provided in a list.
04
Validate segment list
This capability checks that a list of segment IDs is valid and contains only positive lengths.

One connector, every AI

Hiking Distance Total 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 Hiking Distance Total 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

1056ms average. Fast in production.

Hiking Distance Total is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1224ms

Sep 23Today

Fastest day: 984ms
Slowest day: 1224ms
14-day trend: Slowing+15%

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 Hiking Distance Total, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Hiking Distance Total Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qq1qwRaw0IKjDeeYsb4bD0KBqv5dvQaEZGMuUZCL/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 — Hiking Distance Total capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hiking-distance-total-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qq1qwRaw0IKjDeeYsb4bD0KBqv5dvQaEZGMuUZCL/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? How to give Claude access to Hiking Distance Total

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Hiking Distance Total owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing trail data or planning outdoor excursions through an AI interface.

01
Trail Planners
They hand off segment lists to the AI to calculate total route lengths.
02
Outdoor Enthusiasts
They use the AI to compare different hiking options quickly.
03
Data Analysts
They use the validation capability to clean up hiking segment datasets.

FAQ

Questions Hiking Distance Total owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with my AI client?
You connect once via the Vinkius catalog to your compatible client like Claude or Cursor. Once connected, your agent can immediately use the hiking capabilities.
02
Can this MCP validate my trail data?
Yes, the validate_segment_list capability checks that your segment IDs are valid and that all lengths are positive.
03
Can I compare two different hikes?
Yes, you can use the compare_segments capability to find the difference in length between two segments.
04
Does this MCP require me to host anything?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect and start using the capabilities.
05
What kind of hiking data can it handle?
It handles segment IDs, segment names, and segment lengths for distance calculations and comparisons.
06
How do I calculate the total distance of my hike?
You can use the get_total_distance capability by providing a list of segment IDs.
07
Can I check if my selected segments are valid?
Yes, use the validate_segment_list capability to verify that all segments exist and have positive lengths.
08
How can I compare two different trails?
Use the compare_segments capability to find the absolute difference in length between two specific segments.

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