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Connect Snow Hardness Testing to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Turn physical snow probe data into actionable stability insights.

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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 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.

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Curated set · 4 capabilities

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Snow Hardness Testing.

  1. 01

    Analyze layer strength

    This capability evaluates the structural integrity of a specific snow layer. It helps your agent understand how stable a particular depth is.

  2. 02

    Apply diurnal adjustment

    Use this to adjust current hardness and strength values. It accounts for environmental shifts caused by the time of day.

  3. 03

    Calculate hardness index

    This capability determines the primary hardness metric. It processes your physical probe measurements to find the index.

  4. 04

    Predict equipment performance

    This capability predicts how your gear will behave. It tells you if you'll be able to carve turns or if you'll experience sliding.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Avalanche Safety Assessment

Use the layer strength capability to check for weak layers in the snowpack.

02

Ski Resort Management

Predict how snow hardness will change throughout the day using diurnal adjustments.

03

Gear Testing

Forecast how different snow states will impact carving performance.

04

Field Data Processing

Turn manual probe readings into a digital hardness index instantly.

One connector, every AI

Snow Hardness Testing 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 Snow Hardness Testing 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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905ms average. Fast in production.

Snow Hardness Testing is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1138ms
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Fastest day
773ms
Slowest day
1138ms
14-day trend
Slowing+23%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 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 Snow Hardness Testing, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Snow Hardness Testing Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RTHwhuE40Vh7Mag0FLjx5TwBp65dP0bxrThnjPkx/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 — Snow Hardness Testing capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snow-hardness-testing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RTHwhuE40Vh7Mag0FLjx5TwBp65dP0bxrThnjPkx/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 Snow Hardness Testing in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Snow Hardness Testing owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to translate physical snow measurements into digital models.

  • 01

    Snow Safety Technicians

    They hand off probe data to the AI to quickly assess layer stability.

  • 02

    Backcountry Skiers

    They use the capability to predict how their equipment will perform on specific snow surfaces.

  • 03

    Meteorologists

    They use the diurnal adjustment capability to model how temperature changes affect snow hardness.

FAQ

Questions Snow Hardness Testing owners ask.

  • 01

    What kind of data does this MCP need?

    You need to provide physical probe measurements, specifically depth, force, and temperature.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude?

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

  • 03

    How does it handle temperature changes during the day?

    The apply_diurnal_adjustment capability modifies hardness and strength values to account for daily temperature cycles.

  • 04

    Does it predict skiing performance?

    Yes, the predict_equipment_performance capability forecasts whether you will be able to carve or if you will experience sliding.

  • 05

    Where is the MCP hosted?

    Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, so you don't have to set up any local infrastructure.

  • 06

    What data is needed to calculate snow hardness?

    To use calculate_hardness_index, you need the probe depth in centimeters, the force applied in Newtons, and the snow temperature in Celsius.

  • 07

    Can this capability predict if I can carve turns?

    Yes, by using predict_equipment_performance, the engine compares the hardness index and temperature to predict if you will experience carving or sliding.

  • 08

    How does time of day affect the results?

    You can use apply_diurnal_adjustment to modify hardness and strength values based on whether it is morning, midday, or evening, accounting for solar warming or overnight freezing.

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