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Connect SMPTE Timecode 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. Get frame-accurate video math without the LLM hallucinations.

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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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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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Curated set · 3 capabilities

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through SMPTE Timecode Calculator.

  1. 01

    Add timecodes

    This capability adds two SMPTE timecodes together. It supports drop-frame math and requires the framerate to be specified.

  2. 02

    Frames to timecode

    This capability converts absolute frame counts into formatted SMPTE timecode strings. You provide the frame count and the framerate to get the result.

  3. 03

    Subtract timecodes

    This capability performs subtraction between two SMPTE timecodes. It uses the provided framerate to ensure the math is correct.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Automated Editing

Calculate precise cut points by adding offsets to existing timecodes.

02

Metadata Generation

Convert frame counts from logs into readable SMPTE strings for captions.

03

Sync Verification

Subtract timecodes to find the exact duration between two clips.

04

Pipeline Debugging

Check if automated video math is producing correct drop-frame results.

Automate a task

Put SMPTE Timecode 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

SMPTE Timecode 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.

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 SMPTE Timecode 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.

Observed, not estimated

1003ms average. Fast in production.

SMPTE Timecode Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1288ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
727ms
Slowest day
1288ms
14-day trend
Improving-22%

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 SMPTE Timecode Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

SMPTE Timecode Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 — SMPTE Timecode Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smpte-timecode-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PAv59KRqSOBsSHNeROkTsPZtddjPTSGFpq6SFEM9/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 SMPTE Timecode Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work SMPTE Timecode Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working in video production and automation who need reliable timing data.

  • 01

    Video Editors

    Hand off timecode math and duration calculations to the AI.

  • 02

    Automation Engineers

    Use the capability to build reliable video processing pipelines.

  • 03

    Post-Production Supervisors

    Verify timecode accuracy across different frame rates.

FAQ

Questions SMPTE Timecode Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP handle drop-frame timecode?

    Yes. It automatically accounts for NTSC 29.97 and 59.94 drop-frame logic during calculations.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

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

  • 03

    What framerates are supported?

    The capabilities support standard rates including 24, 25, 30, and others as specified in the capability parameters.

  • 04

    How does this prevent AI math errors?

    Instead of the AI trying to do base-60 math in its head, it uses the add_timecodes or subtract_timecodes capabilities to get a mathematically certain answer.

  • 05

    Do I need to host this myself?

    No. Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect and use it.

  • 06

    Does it support drop-frame?

    Yes, pass the dropFrame boolean parameter for exact NTSC compliance.

  • 07

    Can it convert frames to timecode?

    Yes, absolute frame counting to SMPTE string is supported.

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