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Connect Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator to your AI

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. Stop overpaying for streaming services you barely watch.

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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.

Kill Switch02

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 Streaming Cost Calculator.

  1. 01

    Evaluate subscription efficiency

    This capability measures how much value you get from a service by comparing its hourly cost to standard benchmarks.

  2. 02

    Audit streaming portfolio

    This capability reviews your entire list of streaming services to suggest which ones to keep or cut.

  3. 03

    Calculate service hourly rate

    This capability determines the exact dollar amount you pay for every hour of entertainment on a specific service.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Monthly Budget Review

You can ask your agent to audit your monthly streaming list to find savings.

02

New Subscription Decision

Check if a new service is worth the cost before you sign up.

03

Comparing Media Value

See if your streaming habits are cheaper or more expensive than going to a movie theater.

04

Subscription Cleanup

Use the audit capability to identify services you pay for but rarely use.

One connector, every AI

Streaming Cost 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 Streaming Cost 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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712ms average. Fast in production.

Streaming Cost Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 927ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
538ms
Slowest day
927ms
14-day trend
Slowing+44%

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 Streaming Cost Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Streaming Cost Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 — Streaming Cost Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "streaming-cost-per-hour-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/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 Streaming Cost Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Streaming Cost Calculator owners hand off.

This is for anyone looking to tighten their personal entertainment budget through data.

  • 01

    Budget-conscious households

    Families who want to see exactly where their monthly entertainment money goes.

  • 02

    Personal finance enthusiasts

    Users who use AI agents to manage and optimize their monthly spending.

  • 03

    Subscription managers

    People looking to audit multiple accounts to prevent subscription creep.

FAQ

Questions Streaming Cost Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    How does this MCP calculate value?

    It divides the total cost of a subscription by the number of hours you actually spend watching content.

  • 02

    What clients can I use this with?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can it tell me which services to cancel?

    Yes, the audit capability analyzes your usage patterns and provides recommendations on what to keep or cancel.

  • 04

    Does it compare my costs to other industries?

    Yes, it can evaluate your efficiency against benchmarks like movie theaters and cable TV.

  • 05

    Do I need to host this myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.

  • 06

    How do I find my cost per hour?

    Use the calculate_service_hourly_rate capability by providing your monthly subscription fee and estimated hours watched.

  • 07

    Can it compare services to movie theaters?

    Yes, use evaluate_subscription_efficiency to check your service's rate against established benchmarks.

  • 08

    How do I audit all my subscriptions?

    Use the audit_streaming_portfolio capability with a list of your services to get Keep or Cancel recommendations.

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