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Connect Phone Upgrade Comparator 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. Stop guessing if your next phone is actually a good deal.

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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.

How Vinkius works: one connection, every tool, in any AI
V8 Isolate01

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.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Phone Upgrade Comparator.

  1. 01

    Compare upgrade scenarios

    This capability compares two different upgrade paths to find the most economical choice for your budget.

  2. 02

    Evaluate trade in efficiency

    Use this to determine if a trade-in offer is actually better than selling your device privately or just keeping it.

  3. 03

    Project repair risk

    This capability estimates the likelihood and cost of future repairs based on how old the device is and how you use it.

  4. 04

    Calculate device ownership cost

    This capability calculates the total money spent on a specific device configuration over its entire expected lifespan.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Deciding on a new flagship

Compare the cost of a premium phone used for two years against a mid-range phone used for four years.

02

Optimizing trade-ins

Check if a carrier trade-in offer is better than selling your old phone on a marketplace.

03

Planning for repairs

Estimate if it makes sense to fix an old phone or if the repair cost is too high relative to its value.

04

Budgeting for service plans

See how much a specific monthly data plan adds to the total cost of your new device.

One connector, every AI

Phone Upgrade Comparator 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 Phone Upgrade Comparator 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

1259ms average. Fast in production.

Phone Upgrade Comparator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1259ms
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Fastest day
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14-day trend
Stable0%

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 Phone Upgrade Comparator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Phone Upgrade Comparator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_S5yxh8Vw852zYY9hTxsamNCVRDnInnVDznuA2ntf/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 — Phone Upgrade Comparator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phone-upgrade-comparator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_S5yxh8Vw852zYY9hTxsamNCVRDnInnVDznuA2ntf/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 Phone Upgrade Comparator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Phone Upgrade Comparator owners hand off.

This MCP is for anyone looking to make data-driven decisions about their personal tech spending.

  • 01

    Tech Enthusiasts

    Users who want to maximize the value of every hardware upgrade.

  • 02

    Budget-Conscious Consumers

    People who need to see the long-term impact of monthly plans and device costs.

  • 03

    Personal Finance Hobbyists

    Users who track total cost of ownership for all their electronics.

FAQ

Questions Phone Upgrade Comparator owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP calculate the cost of a phone?

    It calculates the total cost of ownership by looking at the device price, monthly service plans, storage costs, and expected repair expenses over time.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 03

    Does it help with selling phones?

    Yes, it includes a capability to evaluate if a trade-in is more efficient than a private sale.

  • 04

    What is TCO?

    TCO stands for Total Cost of Ownership, which is the complete amount of money you spend on a device over its entire life, not just the initial purchase price.

  • 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 you connect.

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