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Connect Option Pool Shuffle Simulator 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. See exactly how much equity you lose in funding rounds.

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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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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

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Option Pool Simulator.

  1. 01

    Compute post money scenario

    Calculates your ownership percentages when the option pool is established after the investment is finalized.

  2. 02

    Compare shuffle impact

    Compares pre-money and post-money scenarios to show the specific cost of the option pool shuffle.

  3. 03

    Compute pre money scenario

    Calculates ownership levels when the option pool is included as part of the pre-money valuation.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Term Sheet Review

Run a simulation when an investor proposes a post-money option pool to see the true dilution.

02

Negotiation Prep

Calculate the monetary value of equity lost to use as a talking point with investors.

03

Fundraising Planning

Model different investment amounts and valuations to see how they affect founder ownership.

04

Cap Table Auditing

Verify that the math in a proposed deal matches the intended equity distribution.

Automate a task

Put Option Pool Simulator 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

Option Pool Simulator 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 Option Pool Simulator 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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709ms average. Fast in production.

Option Pool Simulator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 918ms
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Fastest day
573ms
Slowest day
918ms
14-day trend
Stable+4%

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 Option Pool Simulator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Option Pool Simulator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4eeMcuYQFfvfWh1iMrFV3q8SLcGHaZyWbtJPjpam/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 — Option Pool Simulator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "option-pool-shuffle-simulator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4eeMcuYQFfvfWh1iMrFV3q8SLcGHaZyWbtJPjpam/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 Option Pool Simulator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Option Pool Simulator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for founders and finance professionals managing equity during fundraising.

  • 01

    Founders

    Use the agent to model dilution before meeting with VCs.

  • 02

    Fractional CFOs

    Hand off cap table modeling and scenario comparisons to your AI client.

  • 03

    Venture Capitalists

    Model investment impact and pool requirements for portfolio companies.

FAQ

Questions Option Pool Simulator owners ask.

  • 01

    What is the option pool shuffle?

    The shuffle refers to the difference in dilution between negotiating an option pool as part of the pre-money valuation versus a post-money valuation. This MCP helps you see the cost of that difference.

  • 02

    How does this MCP work with my AI client?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you just connect your client once. After that, you can ask your agent to run calculations directly within your existing workflow.

  • 03

    Can I see the dollar value of my dilution?

    Yes. By using the comparison capabilities, you can see the precise monetary value lost due to the timing of the option pool.

  • 04

    Do I need to install anything on my computer?

    No. Vinkius manages the hosting and credentials. You only need to connect your MCP-compatible client to the Vinkius platform.

  • 05

    Which clients are compatible?

    This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 06

    What is the Option Pool Shuffle?

    It is a negotiation point regarding whether an Employee Stock Option Pool (ESOP) is created before or after an investment round, which significantly impacts founder dilution.

  • 07

    How can I see the monetary impact of dilution?

    Use the compare_shuffle_impact capability by providing results from both pre-money and post-money scenarios to calculate the dollar value lost.

  • 08

    Does this capability require any API keys?

    No, this capability is completely standalone and works through Vinkius Edge without requiring external credentials.

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