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Connect Nmfc Freight Class 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 accurate freight classes and cost estimates instantly.

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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.

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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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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 NMFC Calculator.

  1. 01

    Evaluate cost impact

    This capability estimates how much a specific freight class will change your total shipping bill based on a base rate.

  2. 02

    Calculate shipping density

    This capability calculates the density of a shipment in pounds per cubic foot using weight and dimensions.

  3. 03

    Get class from density

    This capability maps a calculated density value to its corresponding NMFC freight class.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Quick Quote Preparation

Input package details to find the NMFC class and estimated cost before sending a quote.

02

Shipment Verification

Check if a shipment's density matches the assigned freight class to avoid billing errors.

03

Cost Modeling

Compare how different freight classes affect total shipping spend using base rates.

04

Automated Data Entry

Let your AI agent process raw dimension strings into structured density and class data.

One connector, every AI

NMFC 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 NMFC 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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659ms average. Fast in production.

NMFC Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 858ms
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531ms
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858ms
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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. 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 NMFC Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

NMFC Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3JQboBUijoZd07x3Cwlu22KZcMdaTazQKV6Nrnx/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 — NMFC Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nmfc-freight-class-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_K3JQboBUijoZd07x3Cwlu22KZcMdaTazQKV6Nrnx/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 NMFC Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NMFC Calculator owners hand off.

Logistics professionals and supply chain managers use this MCP to automate freight classification math.

  • 01

    Logistics Coordinator

    They hand off package dimensions to the agent to get quick density and class results.

  • 02

    Freight Broker

    They use the agent to estimate cost impacts for different freight classes before quoting customers.

  • 03

    Supply Chain Analyst

    They use the capability to verify shipment data against NMFC standards.

FAQ

Questions NMFC Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP calculate density?

    It uses the weight of the shipment and its dimensions to find the pounds per cubic foot (PCF).

  • 02

    What NMFC classes are supported?

    The capability maps density to the standard NMFC class range, which goes from Class 50 to Class 500.

  • 03

    Can I estimate shipping costs with this capability?

    Yes, if you provide a base rate per pound, the agent can use the evaluate_cost_impact capability to estimate the total cost based on the freight class.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 05

    Do I need to host this myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and it is ready to use.

  • 06

    How do I calculate the density of my shipment?

    You can use the calculate_shipping_density capability. Simply provide the weight in pounds and the dimensions (length, width, and height) in inches.

  • 07

    What is NMFC freight class?

    The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system categorizes commodities based on density, ease of handling, and stability to determine shipping rates.

  • 08

    How does freight class affect my costs?

    Higher freight classes (lower density) typically involve higher cost multipliers due to the increased space consumption in a trailer. You can use evaluate_cost_impact to see this effect.

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