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Connect Hobby Supply Shopping Planner 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. Stop overbuying materials and stay within your project budget.

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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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V8 Isolate01

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 Hobby Supply Planner.

  1. 01

    Calculate shopping list

    This capability builds a custom purchase list by comparing what your project requires against the items you already have in your inventory and your remaining budget.

  2. 02

    Check user inventory

    This capability scans your existing collection of capabilities to identify what you already own and can reuse for a new project.

  3. 03

    Get project requirements

    This capability pulls the specific list of materials and equipment needed to successfully complete a defined hobby project.

  4. 04

    Simulate shipping impact

    This capability calculates how different shipping tiers or vendor groupings change the total cost of your order.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

New Project Kickoff

You tell your AI what you want to build, and it tells you exactly what to buy based on what you lack.

02

Budget Management

You set a strict dollar limit, and the AI ensures your shopping list stays under that amount.

03

Shipping Comparison

You test how much faster shipping will cost compared to standard delivery for your supplies.

04

Inventory Auditing

You use the capability to see which of your existing capabilities can be used for upcoming tasks.

One connector, every AI

Hobby Supply Planner 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 Hobby Supply Planner 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

865ms average. Fast in production.

Hobby Supply Planner is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1003ms
Oct 5Today
Fastest day
781ms
Slowest day
1003ms
14-day trend
Improving-8%

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 Hobby Supply Planner, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Hobby Supply Planner Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JzgWK3Yyt0x0OEbzCNo2erZLRIJ2Hr3fIKO16vAr/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 — Hobby Supply Planner capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hobby-supply-shopping-planner-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JzgWK3Yyt0x0OEbzCNo2erZLRIJ2Hr3fIKO16vAr/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 Hobby Supply Planner in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Hobby Supply Planner owners hand off.

This MCP is built for makers and creators who want to manage their hobby expenses through an AI interface.

  • 01

    Miniature Painters

    They hand off project requirements to the AI to manage paint and brush costs.

  • 02

    Woodworkers

    They use the capability to check if they have the necessary saws or clamps before buying more.

  • 03

    DIY Enthusiasts

    They rely on the AI to calculate total project costs including shipping.

FAQ

Questions Hobby Supply Planner owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP prevent me from overspending?

    It compares your project requirements against your specific budget and your existing inventory to ensure you only buy what is necessary.

  • 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 shipping costs?

    Yes, the simulate_shipping_impact capability lets you compare how different shipping speeds affect your total project cost.

  • 04

    How does it know what I already own?

    The check_user_inventory capability identifies the reusable capabilities you already have in your possession.

  • 05

    Do I need to host this myself?

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

  • 06

    How does the capability prevent me from buying capabilities I already own?

    The calculate_shopping_list capability compares the project requirements against your current inventory using check_user_inventory to ensure only missing capabilities are added to the list.

  • 07

    Can I plan for projects that exceed my budget?

    Yes. If the total cost exceeds your maxBudget, the capability will still provide a prioritized list of necessary items, but the isWithinBudget flag will be set to false.

  • 08

    Does the capability account for shipping costs?

    Yes, the total estimated cost includes a standard shipping fee. You can also use simulate_shipping_impact to evaluate how different shipping methods affect your final total.

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