What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

How does it calculate fuel costs?

The MCP uses the calculate_fuel_requirements capability to determine costs for either a single leg or the entire trip.

Does it include parking in the lodging estimate?

Yes, the estimate_stay_costs capability calculates the combined costs of lodging and parking.

Can I get a total overview of my trip expenses?

Yes, you can use the get_trip_summary capability to get a high-level breakdown of your total estimated budget.

How much should I save for emergencies?

The get_contingency_buffer capability calculates a suggested emergency fund based on your total estimated trip costs.

How do I get a full breakdown of my trip costs?

You can use the get_trip_summary capability to receive a complete overview of the total budget and its individual cost categories.

Can I calculate fuel costs for just one part of my trip?

Yes, the calculate_fuel_requirements capability allows you to specify a legId to analyze the fuel cost for a specific segment.

Does this include emergency funds?

Yes, you can use get_contingency_buffer to calculate a suggested emergency fund based on a percentage of your base costs.

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Connect Road Trip Budget Planner 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 cost estimates for your next long drive.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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 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.

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Curated set · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Road Trip Planner.

01
Calculate daily expenses
This capability estimates what you'll spend on food and vehicle rentals based on your trip duration.
02
Calculate fuel requirements
Use this to find the specific fuel costs for a single leg of your trip or the entire journey.
03
Estimate stay costs
This capability calculates the combined price of lodging and parking for your stops.

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04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Road Trip Planner.

04
Get contingency buffer
This capability suggests an emergency fund amount based on your total estimated trip costs.
05
Get trip summary
Get a high-level breakdown of your total estimated budget with this capability.

Real work

What teams actually run

Cross-Country Planning

Calculate total fuel and lodging needs for a multi-day journey across several states.

Weekend Getaways

Quickly estimate food and rental costs for a short trip with friends.

Emergency Fund Setup

Determine exactly how much extra cash to set aside for unexpected road trip costs.

Daily Expense Tracking

Get a clear view of daily spending for food and vehicle rentals.

One connector, every AI

Road Trip Planner 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 Road Trip Planner 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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Road Trip Planner is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1430ms

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Fastest day: 767ms
Slowest day: 1430ms
14-day trend: Improving-29%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 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 Road Trip Planner, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Road Trip Planner Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQOvZRHHPXTXKZqvejOvTH1rgTF3xI9gaeum3k0W/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 — Road Trip Planner capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "road-trip-budget-planner-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQOvZRHHPXTXKZqvejOvTH1rgTF3xI9gaeum3k0W/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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 Road Trip Planner in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Road Trip Planner owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing travel logistics who wants to avoid manual math. It's perfect for people who want their AI agent to handle the financial planning side of a trip.

01
Travelers
People planning personal road trips who want a clear budget.
02
Trip Coordinators
Individuals managing group travel who need to track shared expenses.
03
Logistics Planners
Professionals who need to quickly estimate travel costs for itineraries.

FAQ

Questions Road Trip Planner owners ask.

01
What AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
02
How does it calculate fuel costs?
The MCP uses the calculate_fuel_requirements capability to determine costs for either a single leg or the entire trip.
03
Does it include parking in the lodging estimate?
Yes, the estimate_stay_costs capability calculates the combined costs of lodging and parking.
04
Can I get a total overview of my trip expenses?
Yes, you can use the get_trip_summary capability to get a high-level breakdown of your total estimated budget.
05
How much should I save for emergencies?
The get_contingency_buffer capability calculates a suggested emergency fund based on your total estimated trip costs.
06
How do I get a full breakdown of my trip costs?
You can use the get_trip_summary capability to receive a complete overview of the total budget and its individual cost categories.
07
Can I calculate fuel costs for just one part of my trip?
Yes, the calculate_fuel_requirements capability allows you to specify a legId to analyze the fuel cost for a specific segment.
08
Does this include emergency funds?
Yes, you can use get_contingency_buffer to calculate a suggested emergency fund based on a percentage of your base costs.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Calculate daily expenses

Calculate fuel requirements

Estimate stay costs

04-05

Get contingency buffer

Get trip summary

What teams actually run

Cross-Country Planning

Weekend Getaways

Emergency Fund Setup

Daily Expense Tracking

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

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What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

How does it calculate fuel costs?

Does it include parking in the lodging estimate?

Can I get a total overview of my trip expenses?

How much should I save for emergencies?

How do I get a full breakdown of my trip costs?

Can I calculate fuel costs for just one part of my trip?

Does this include emergency funds?

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