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Connect Lumber Quantity 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 exact wood counts for your framing 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 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 · 3 capabilities

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Lumber Quantity Calculator.

  1. 01

    Calculate roof rafters

    This capability calculates the specific amount of lumber required to frame a roof.

  2. 02

    Calculate floor joists

    Use this capability to find the total lumber needed for floor joist installation.

  3. 03

    Calculate wall framing

    This capability determines the lumber, studs, and plates required for wall framing.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Pre-build Material Ordering

Get a complete lumber list before you place an order with your supplier.

02

On-site Estimating

Quickly check how much wood a specific wall or floor section requires while in the field.

03

Project Bidding

Use precise board foot numbers to create more accurate cost estimates for clients.

04

Framing Type Comparisons

Compare material needs between platform and balloon framing setups.

Automate a task

Put Lumber Quantity Calculator to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Lumber Quantity 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.

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 Lumber Quantity 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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736ms average. Fast in production.

Lumber Quantity Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 997ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
559ms
Slowest day
997ms
14-day trend
Improving-9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 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 Lumber Quantity Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Lumber Quantity Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AZLBJlPGDkDgLO7ROFKMoCpXQtTeyPv4Nrk149uv/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 — Lumber Quantity Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lumber-quantity-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AZLBJlPGDkDgLO7ROFKMoCpXQtTeyPv4Nrk149uv/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 Lumber Quantity Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Lumber Quantity Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals in the construction and carpentry trades who need fast, accurate material counts.

  • 01

    Framers

    They hand off dimensions to the AI to get immediate stud and plate counts.

  • 02

    Construction Estimators

    They use the capability to generate precise board foot totals for project bids.

  • 03

    Carpenters

    They use the capability to verify material lists before heading to the lumber yard.

FAQ

Questions Lumber Quantity Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    What framing types does this MCP support?

    The capability supports both platform and balloon framing configurations.

  • 02

    Does the estimate include extra wood for mistakes?

    Yes, the capability includes a built-in waste factor in its calculations to ensure you have enough material.

  • 03

    Can I specify different stud spacing?

    Yes, you can choose between 16 inch or 24 inch on center spacing for your calculations.

  • 04

    What kind of data does the capability return?

    It returns specific counts for board feet, studs, plate lengths, joists, or rafters depending on the capability used.

  • 05

    How do I use this with my AI?

    You connect the MCP through Vinkius once, and then you can use it directly within any compatible client like Claude or Cursor.

  • 06

    How does the calculator handle waste?

    The system automatically applies a hardcoded waste factor between 10% and 15% to all calculations to cover material loss during cutting.

  • 07

    Can I calculate different types of framing?

    Yes, the calculate_wall_framing capability supports both platform and balloon framing methods.

  • 08

    What units are used in the results?

    All volume estimates are provided in board feet, a standard unit for measuring lumber.

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