How do I use this with my AI client?

You connect once through Vinkius to your preferred MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor. After that, you just talk to your agent about your lot data.

What units does the calculator use?

The capabilities use meters for dimensions and square meters for area calculations.

Can I calculate the perimeter of a building?

Yes, the calculate_building_footprint capability provides both the total area and the perimeter of the usable envelope.

Does this capability handle different types of setbacks?

Yes, you can provide specific front, rear, and side setback requirements to get accurate usable dimensions.

What happens if my footprint is larger than my lot?

The land utilization capability caps the percentage at 100% if the footprint exceeds the total area.

What is the first step in calculating buildable dimensions?

You must first use the calculate_usable_dimensions capability. This function takes your total lot size and mandatory setbacks (front, rear, side A, side B) to determine the absolute maximum buildable length and width.

How do I find the total area of my potential building?

Once you have the usable dimensions, pass them to the calculate_building_footprint capability. This calculates the maximum rectangular area (the footprint) and its perimeter based on those restricted measurements.

Does this calculator tell me if my lot size is efficient?

Yes. By using the calculate_land_utilization_metrics capability, you compare your calculated building footprint area against the total land area. This gives you a utilization percentage (0-100%), helping you assess zoning compliance risk.

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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. Calculate buildable areas and zoning compliance instantly.

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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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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Setback Calculator.

01
Calculate building footprint
This capability calculates the total buildable area and perimeter based on the dimensions of your usable envelope.
02
Calculate land utilization metrics
This capability compares the built footprint against the total land area to find the percentage of the plot being used.
03
Calculate usable dimensions
This capability determines the maximum allowable building envelope dimensions in meters after applying mandatory setbacks to your lot.

Real work

What teams actually run

Site Feasibility

Determine if a specific building size can legally fit on a new lot.

Zoning Compliance

Check that proposed building perimeters respect mandatory side and rear setbacks.

Density Planning

Calculate the percentage of land utilized to maximize lot value.

Design Iteration

Quickly adjust building dimensions to see how they impact the total footprint.

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Put Setback Calculator 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

Setback 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 Setback 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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Setback Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 547ms
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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 Setback Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Setback Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HFJg7Y3YPrZseexW98Rxjz5Ds5KUjgFX9FERD86D/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 — Setback Calculator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "setback-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HFJg7Y3YPrZseexW98Rxjz5Ds5KUjgFX9FERD86D/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 Setback Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Setback Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working with land constraints and zoning regulations.

01
Architects
Use it to quickly check if a preliminary design fits within the legal building envelope.
02
Real Estate Developers
Verify the maximum density and buildable area of a potential acquisition.
03
Civil Engineers
Calculate land utilization metrics to ensure site plans meet local code requirements.

FAQ

Questions Setback Calculator owners ask.

01
How do I use this with my AI client?
You connect once through Vinkius to your preferred MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor. After that, you just talk to your agent about your lot data.
02
What units does the calculator use?
The capabilities use meters for dimensions and square meters for area calculations.
03
Can I calculate the perimeter of a building?
Yes, the calculate_building_footprint capability provides both the total area and the perimeter of the usable envelope.
04
Does this capability handle different types of setbacks?
Yes, you can provide specific front, rear, and side setback requirements to get accurate usable dimensions.
05
What happens if my footprint is larger than my lot?
The land utilization capability caps the percentage at 100% if the footprint exceeds the total area.
06
What is the first step in calculating buildable dimensions?
You must first use the calculate_usable_dimensions capability. This function takes your total lot size and mandatory setbacks (front, rear, side A, side B) to determine the absolute maximum buildable length and width.
07
How do I find the total area of my potential building?
Once you have the usable dimensions, pass them to the calculate_building_footprint capability. This calculates the maximum rectangular area (the footprint) and its perimeter based on those restricted measurements.
08
Does this calculator tell me if my lot size is efficient?
Yes. By using the calculate_land_utilization_metrics capability, you compare your calculated building footprint area against the total land area. This gives you a utilization percentage (0-100%), helping you assess zoning compliance risk.

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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 building footprint

Calculate land utilization metrics

Calculate usable dimensions

What teams actually run

Site Feasibility

Zoning Compliance

Density Planning

Design Iteration

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

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Architects

Real Estate Developers

Civil Engineers

How do I use this with my AI client?

What units does the calculator use?

Can I calculate the perimeter of a building?

Does this capability handle different types of setbacks?

What happens if my footprint is larger than my lot?

What is the first step in calculating buildable dimensions?

How do I find the total area of my potential building?

Does this calculator tell me if my lot size is efficient?

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