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Connect Shinkansen Routing Optimizer 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. Plan exact Japanese rail trips with your AI agent.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Shinkansen Routing Optimizer.

  1. 01

    Calculate fare breakdown

    This capability calculates the exact financial cost of a journey. It breaks down totals into base fares, express surcharges, and any applicable Green Car upgrades.

  2. 02

    Calculate route details

    This capability handles core travel metrics. It provides trip duration, identifies intermediate stops, and notes any required transfers.

  3. 03

    Check jr pass eligibility

    This capability verifies if a specific train type is covered under a standard JR Pass.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Budgeting Rail Trips

Ask your agent for a full cost breakdown including Green Car fees to set accurate travel budgets.

02

Itinerary Timing

Use the route details capability to see exactly how long a leg takes and where you need to transfer.

03

Pass Optimization

Check if a specific train like the Hikari is covered by a JR Pass before booking.

04

Comparing Train Types

Compare the cost and time differences between different Shinkansen services.

One connector, every AI

Shinkansen Routing Optimizer 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 Shinkansen Routing Optimizer 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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830ms average. Fast in production.

Shinkansen Routing Optimizer is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 952ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
607ms
Slowest day
952ms
14-day trend
Stable+4%

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 Shinkansen Routing Optimizer, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Shinkansen Routing Optimizer Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R9OWPEPU50j4EI5NUOTMcIxngAaDCvRcPB9fw7kt/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 — Shinkansen Routing Optimizer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shinkansen-routing-optimizer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R9OWPEPU50j4EI5NUOTMcIxngAaDCvRcPB9fw7kt/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 Shinkansen Routing Optimizer in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Shinkansen Routing Optimizer owners hand off.

Travel planners and logistics coordinators who need precise Japanese rail data without manual searching.

  • 01

    Travel Agents

    Hand off complex itinerary math and fare breakdowns to their AI agent.

  • 02

    Logistics Coordinators

    Use the MCP to verify travel times and transfer requirements for group movements.

  • 03

    Individual Travelers

    Ask their AI client to check JR Pass eligibility for specific routes.

FAQ

Questions Shinkansen Routing Optimizer owners ask.

  • 01

    Can I use this to calculate Green Car prices?

    Yes. The calculate_fare_breakdown capability includes specific Green Car upgrade fees in its cost analysis.

  • 02

    Does it work with the JR Pass?

    Yes. You can use the check_jr_pass_eligibility capability to see if a train type is covered by a standard JR Pass.

  • 03

    Will it tell me where I need to change trains?

    Yes. The calculate_route_details capability provides information on intermediate stops and transfer requirements.

  • 04

    Is the data accurate for different train types?

    Yes. The MCP provides specific details for different services like Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama.

  • 05

    How do I get this into my AI client?

    You connect once to Vinkius, and the MCP becomes available to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 06

    How do I calculate the total cost of my trip?

    You can use the calculate_fare_breakdown capability, which provides the base fare, express surcharge, and any Green Car upgrade fees to give you a total cost.

  • 07

    Is the Nozomi train covered by the JR Pass?

    You can verify this using check_jr_pass_eligibility. Generally, Nozomi requires a special supplement, while Hikari and Kodama are fully covered.

  • 08

    Can I see how many stops are between my stations?

    Yes, the calculate_route_details capability returns the exact number of intermediate stops between your origin and destination.

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