How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

You connect once through the Vinkius interface. After that, any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor can use the capabilities directly.

Can this MCP handle different travel tiers?

Yes. It includes a capability to look up standardized rates based on specific travel tiers.

Does it help with error checking?

Yes. The validate_travel_days capability checks if the number of days reported is within reasonable business bounds.

What kind of output does it provide for reports?

The summarize_trip_cost capability provides a detailed breakdown of the trip's meal costs.

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.

How do I calculate the total allowance for a trip?

You can use the calculate_total_allowance capability by providing the daily meal rate and the total number of travel days.

Can I check if a trip duration is valid?

Yes, the validate_travel_days capability checks if the number of days meets standard business travel policies.

How can I find the rate for a specific travel tier?

Use the get_rate_tier_info capability with the specific tier identifier to retrieve the daily rate.

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Connect Meal Per Diem 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. Automate your travel reimbursement and meal allowance math.

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

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.

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 Meal Per Diem capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Meal Per Diem.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Meal Per Diem.

01
Calculate total allowance
This capability calculates the total meal allowance for a specific trip. It handles the multiplication of daily rates by the number of days traveled.
02
Get rate tier info
This capability retrieves the standardized daily rate for a specific travel tier. Use it to ensure your agent is using the correct company or industry standard.
03
Summarize trip cost
This capability generates a detailed breakdown of meal costs for a trip. It's designed to create clear data for expense reporting.
04
Validate travel days
This capability checks if the number of travel days provided is within reasonable business limits. It helps catch errors in trip duration before you process payments.

One connector, every AI

Meal Per Diem 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 Meal Per Diem 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

965ms average. Fast in production.

Meal Per Diem is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1089ms

Sep 24Today

Fastest day: 875ms
Slowest day: 1089ms
14-day trend: Slowing+13%

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 Meal Per Diem, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Meal Per Diem Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LVDSRuc2miaER9ZHoN9gUUOn64YRE5arkiFSBOZf/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 — Meal Per Diem capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "meal-per-diem-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LVDSRuc2miaER9ZHoN9gUUOn64YRE5arkiFSBOZf/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 Meal Per Diem

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Meal Per Diem owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who manage travel budgets and employee reimbursements.

01
Accountants
They hand off expense data to the agent to ensure reimbursement accuracy.
02
Travel Coordinators
They use the agent to quickly estimate costs for upcoming business trips.
03
Operations Managers
They use the agent to validate travel logs against company policy.

FAQ

Questions Meal Per Diem owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with my AI client?
You connect once through the Vinkius interface. After that, any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor can use the capabilities directly.
02
Can this MCP handle different travel tiers?
Yes. It includes a capability to look up standardized rates based on specific travel tiers.
03
Does it help with error checking?
Yes. The validate_travel_days capability checks if the number of days reported is within reasonable business bounds.
04
What kind of output does it provide for reports?
The summarize_trip_cost capability provides a detailed breakdown of the trip's meal costs.
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 do I calculate the total allowance for a trip?
You can use the calculate_total_allowance capability by providing the daily meal rate and the total number of travel days.
07
Can I check if a trip duration is valid?
Yes, the validate_travel_days capability checks if the number of days meets standard business travel policies.
08
How can I find the rate for a specific travel tier?
Use the get_rate_tier_info capability with the specific tier identifier to retrieve the daily rate.

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