How does this MCP help with dietary restrictions?

The MCP includes capabilities to filter dishes by dietary tags and optimize portion distribution so that specific dishes are reserved for guests with needs like vegan or gluten-free requirements.

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Yes. You can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Does it calculate how much food to bring?

Yes. The calculate_even_distribution capability determines how many portions should be allocated to each dish to meet your target number.

What if I have a very long list of dishes?

The get_dish_summary capability provides a high-level overview of your total capacity and variety, making it easy to manage large menus.

Do I need to host this myself?

No. Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.

How does the capability handle leftovers?

The capability calculates a remainder, which represents the leftover portions that could not be distributed as whole numbers across the dishes.

Can I ensure vegan guests get enough food?

Yes, you can use optimize_distribution_with_constraints to reserve specific dishes for dietary tags like vegan or gluten-free.

What happens if I provide no dishes?

The capability will return an error if the list of dishes provided is empty.

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Connect Potluck Portion 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. Stop guessing how much food to bring to your next event.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Potluck Portion Calculator.

01
Calculate even distribution
This capability determines the exact number of portions to assign to each dish to meet your total guest count.
02
Filter by dietary needs
Use this to pull a specific list of dishes that meet certain dietary requirements from your current menu.
03
Get dish summary
This capability provides a quick overview of your total food capacity and the variety of dishes you have planned.
04
Optimize distribution with constraints
This capability calculates a portion plan that reserves specific dishes for guests with dietary needs.

Real work

What teams actually run

Office Potlucks

Use the AI to ensure there is enough food for the whole team while accounting for allergies.

Community Dinners

Manage large-scale food distribution for neighborhood or church gatherings.

Dietary Management

Quickly identify which dishes are vegan or gluten-free from a long list of options.

Catering Prep

Calculate how many servings of each item to prepare based on a target portion count.

One connector, every AI

Potluck Portion 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.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Potluck Portion 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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Potluck Portion Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 741ms
Slowest day: 1318ms
14-day trend: Improving-29%

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Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

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The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Potluck Portion Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Potluck Portion Calculator Connector

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Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qoynKxfIJAcovJ1yCmmAzWokcMeiTcLdjkz7TDjg/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 — Potluck Portion Calculator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "potluck-portion-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qoynKxfIJAcovJ1yCmmAzWokcMeiTcLdjkz7TDjg/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Potluck Portion Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Potluck Portion Calculator owners hand off.

This is for anyone organizing group meals or community events who wants to avoid food waste and dietary mishaps.

01
Event Coordinators
They hand off guest counts and dish lists to the AI to get a balanced portion plan.
02
Office Managers
They use the capability to manage lunch orders or office potlucks with diverse dietary needs.
03
Community Organizers
They rely on the AI to ensure large group gatherings remain inclusive for all attendees.

FAQ

Questions Potluck Portion Calculator owners ask.

01
How does this MCP help with dietary restrictions?
The MCP includes capabilities to filter dishes by dietary tags and optimize portion distribution so that specific dishes are reserved for guests with needs like vegan or gluten-free requirements.
02
Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?
Yes. You can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Does it calculate how much food to bring?
Yes. The calculate_even_distribution capability determines how many portions should be allocated to each dish to meet your target number.
04
What if I have a very long list of dishes?
The get_dish_summary capability provides a high-level overview of your total capacity and variety, making it easy to manage large menus.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No. Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.
06
How does the capability handle leftovers?
The capability calculates a remainder, which represents the leftover portions that could not be distributed as whole numbers across the dishes.
07
Can I ensure vegan guests get enough food?
Yes, you can use optimize_distribution_with_constraints to reserve specific dishes for dietary tags like vegan or gluten-free.
08
What happens if I provide no dishes?
The capability will return an error if the list of dishes provided is empty.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Calculate even distribution

Filter by dietary needs

Get dish summary

Optimize distribution with constraints

What teams actually run

Office Potlucks

Community Dinners

Dietary Management

Catering Prep

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Event Coordinators

Office Managers

Community Organizers

How does this MCP help with dietary restrictions?

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Does it calculate how much food to bring?

What if I have a very long list of dishes?

Do I need to host this myself?

How does the capability handle leftovers?

Can I ensure vegan guests get enough food?

What happens if I provide no dishes?

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