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Use Setback Calculator with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Determine maximum buildable area and optimal land utilization by applying local zoning setback rules.

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

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Complete set · 3 capabilities

The complete Setback Calculator capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Setback Calculator.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Setback Calculator.

  1. 01

    Calculate building footprint

    Calculate the total buildable area and perimeter from usable envelope dimensions

  2. 02

    Calculate land utilization metrics

    Percentage is capped at 100% if footprint exceeds total area. Calculate how efficiently the plot is used by comparing built footprint area against total land area

  3. 03

    Calculate usable dimensions

    Returns the maximum allowable building envelope dimensions in meters. Calculate the actual buildable dimensions after applying mandatory setback requirements to lot measurements

Observed, not estimated

637ms average. Fast in production.

Setback Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 770ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
474ms
Slowest day
770ms
14-day trend
Slowing+62%

Connect your client

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.

  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 — 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"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

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

FAQ

Questions Setback Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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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