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Connect Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator to your AI

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. Compare lighting costs and energy efficiency instantly.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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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.

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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

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator.

  1. 01

    Calculate bulb metrics

    This capability calculates the technical and financial performance of a single bulb type. It uses your provided specs to determine total costs.

  2. 02

    Compare bulb profiles

    This capability ranks multiple bulb configurations against each other. It identifies the most cost-effective option among your choices.

  3. 03

    Get energy efficiency rating

    This capability provides a qualitative efficiency score. It evaluates a bulb's efficacy based on its power consumption.

  4. 04

    Simulate replacement impact

    This capability tests how changes in a bulb's rated lifespan affect your long-term expenses. It shows how sensitive your budget is to bulb longevity.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Commercial Retrofits

Compare the long-term savings of switching an entire warehouse from fluorescent to LED lighting.

02

Residential Budgeting

Determine if a higher upfront cost for a premium bulb is offset by lower monthly energy bills.

03

Energy Audits

Use efficiency ratings to identify which lighting fixtures are underperforming.

04

Procurement Planning

Evaluate how different bulb lifespans will affect your replacement schedule and budget over several years.

One connector, every AI

Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator 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 Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator 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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836ms average. Fast in production.

Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1041ms
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Fastest day
689ms
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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 Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8DA2NISZpNv6Bt2JLDRkltuMiIS3I6ChleO9VIBM/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 — Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "light-bulb-lifecycle-comparator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8DA2NISZpNv6Bt2JLDRkltuMiIS3I6ChleO9VIBM/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 Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing facility budgets or energy consumption.

  • 01

    Facility Managers

    They hand off bulb specifications to the agent to build long-term maintenance budgets.

  • 02

    Electrical Contractors

    They use the agent to provide clients with data-backed lighting upgrade recommendations.

  • 03

    Sustainability Consultants

    They use the agent to quantify the energy-saving impact of switching to LED technology.

FAQ

Questions Light Bulb Lifecycle Comparator owners ask.

  • 01

    What is the total cost of ownership for a light bulb?

    It is the sum of the initial purchase price, the cost of electricity used over the bulb's life, and any disposal fees.

  • 02

    How does this MCP help with energy efficiency?

    It uses the lumen-per-watt metric to assign efficiency ratings, helping you identify which bulbs use the least power for the light they produce.

  • 03

    Can I compare different types of bulbs?

    Yes, you can use the comparison capability to rank different bulb configurations and find the most cost-effective choice.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

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

  • 06

    How does the capability calculate the total cost?

    The capability sums the initial purchase price, the cumulative electricity cost based on wattage and runtime, and the disposal costs for all bulbs required over the evaluation period.

  • 07

    Can I compare multiple bulb types at once?

    Yes, you can use compare_bulb_profiles to provide multiple bulb configurations and receive a ranked list from most to least cost-effective.

  • 08

    What factors affect the energy efficiency rating?

    The efficiency rating is determined by the ratio of brightness (lumens) to power consumption (watts) using the get_energy_efficiency_rating capability.

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