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Connect Per Diem Total 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. Handle business travel allowances without manual math or policy errors.

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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.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Per Diem Calculator.

  1. 01

    Calculate total allowance

    This capability calculates the total financial allowance for a specific trip duration.

  2. 02

    Check per diem eligibility

    This capability determines if a trip configuration qualifies for per diem based on minimum duration rules.

  3. 03

    Get trip summary

    This capability provides a high level breakdown of a trip's financial impact.

  4. 04

    Validate rate compliance

    This capability checks if a provided daily rate stays within your business policy limits.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Trip Budgeting

Estimate the total per diem cost for a planned business trip before booking.

02

Expense Auditing

Check if an employee's requested daily rate matches company policy.

03

Policy Compliance

Verify if a short trip meets the minimum duration required for per diem payouts.

04

Financial Reporting

Generate a quick summary of the total financial impact for a series of trips.

One connector, every AI

Per Diem 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 Per Diem 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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922ms average. Fast in production.

Per Diem Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1018ms
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Fastest day
760ms
Slowest day
1018ms
14-day trend
Improving-5%

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

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

Per Diem Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ij6SN9YwYZBlKt7GFDwRmyjIASxlQ9wCPt8BYRS2/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 — Per Diem Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "per-diem-total-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ij6SN9YwYZBlKt7GFDwRmyjIASxlQ9wCPt8BYRS2/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 Per Diem Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Per Diem Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who manage travel budgets or process employee expenses.

  • 01

    Travel Coordinators

    They hand off trip duration and rate data to the AI to verify budget compliance.

  • 02

    Finance Managers

    They use the AI to audit expense requests against company policy limits.

  • 03

    Operations Leads

    They use the AI to quickly estimate the cost of upcoming business trips.

FAQ

Questions Per Diem Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use this MCP with Claude?

    You connect to the MCP through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, your Claude client can immediately use the capabilities to perform calculations.

  • 02

    Can this MCP check if my rates are too high?

    Yes. The validate_rate_compliance capability checks if a daily rate stays within your specific business policy limits.

  • 03

    Does it handle trip duration requirements?

    Yes. The check_per_diem_eligibility capability verifies if a trip meets the minimum duration needed for allowances.

  • 04

    What kind of clients can use this?

    Any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code can use these capabilities.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP 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 rate and the total number of days.

  • 07

    Can I check if my daily rate is within company policy?

    Yes, use the validate_rate_compliance capability to compare your rate against the maximum allowed limit.

  • 08

    How do I know if a trip is eligible for per diem?

    Use the check_per_diem_eligibility capability to see if the trip duration meets the minimum required days.

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