What is included in the TCO calculation?

The calculation includes primary configuration costs, scaling projections, deployment model differences, and maintenance overhead like backups and index rebuilds.

Can I compare managed services to self-hosting?

Yes, the MCP includes a capability specifically designed to compare the financial impact of managed services versus self-hosted deployments.

How does the MCP handle database growth?

You can use the scaling projection capability to forecast how costs will evolve as your vector database grows over time.

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

Does this account for labor costs?

Yes, you can include annual labor costs when comparing deployment models to get a realistic view of self-hosting expenses.

How does this capability account for scaling costs?

The get_scaling_projection capability accounts for non-linear cost increases, such as when additional compute nodes are required to satisfy memory requirements for specific index types as vector volume grows.

Can I compare managed services with self-hosted setups?

Yes, use compare_deployment_models to see the financial impact of choosing a managed service versus self-hosting, including the cost of human engineering labor.

Does it include maintenance costs like backups?

Yes, calculate_maintenance_overhead estimates annual costs for index rebuilds and data backups based on your retention and frequency requirements.

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Connect Vector DB TCO 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. Model three year infrastructure costs in seconds.

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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.

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.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Vector DB TCO Calculator.

01
Calculate maintenance overhead
This capability estimates the specific costs needed to keep your database healthy. It covers expenses like backups and index rebuilds.
02
Compare deployment models
This capability evaluates the financial difference between using a managed service and a self-hosted deployment. It helps you decide which hosting strategy fits your budget.
03
Get scaling projection
This capability forecasts how your costs will change as your vector database grows over time. It maps out future spending based on your growth rate.
04
Get tco estimate
This capability provides the primary 3-year total cost of ownership for a specific configuration. It serves as the foundation for your financial modeling.

Real work

What teams actually run

Budgeting for Scale

Predict how much your vector database will cost in year three if your data grows by 50% every year.

Vendor Selection

Compare the total cost of a managed service against the cost of running your own hardware and labor.

Infrastructure Planning

Estimate the total 3-year spend for a specific configuration of vectors and queries per second.

Operational Costing

Include the cost of database maintenance and health checks in your total ownership calculations.

One connector, every AI

Vector DB TCO 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.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Vector DB TCO 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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Vector DB TCO Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 728ms
Slowest day: 1129ms
14-day trend: Stable+4%

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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 Vector DB TCO Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Vector DB TCO Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Yg6w7vjAmXLBI7EOg3LRFqgqJC7ppshp3o1zEhMQ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Vector DB TCO Calculator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vector-db-tco-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Yg6w7vjAmXLBI7EOg3LRFqgqJC7ppshp3o1zEhMQ/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 Vector DB TCO Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Vector DB TCO Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical leaders and financial planners managing AI infrastructure. You can hand off the heavy math to your agent to get instant budget clarity.

01
Platform Engineers
They use the agent to quickly model the cost impact of new scaling requirements.
02
FinOps Analysts
They use the agent to compare different cloud deployment models for vector workloads.
03
AI Architects
They use the agent to justify infrastructure spend during the design phase.

FAQ

Questions Vector DB TCO Calculator owners ask.

01
What is included in the TCO calculation?
The calculation includes primary configuration costs, scaling projections, deployment model differences, and maintenance overhead like backups and index rebuilds.
02
Can I compare managed services to self-hosting?
Yes, the MCP includes a capability specifically designed to compare the financial impact of managed services versus self-hosted deployments.
03
How does the MCP handle database growth?
You can use the scaling projection capability to forecast how costs will evolve as your vector database grows over time.
04
Which AI clients can use this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.
05
Does this account for labor costs?
Yes, you can include annual labor costs when comparing deployment models to get a realistic view of self-hosting expenses.
06
How does this capability account for scaling costs?
The get_scaling_projection capability accounts for non-linear cost increases, such as when additional compute nodes are required to satisfy memory requirements for specific index types as vector volume grows.
07
Can I compare managed services with self-hosted setups?
Yes, use compare_deployment_models to see the financial impact of choosing a managed service versus self-hosting, including the cost of human engineering labor.
08
Does it include maintenance costs like backups?
Yes, calculate_maintenance_overhead estimates annual costs for index rebuilds and data backups based on your retention and frequency requirements.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Calculate maintenance overhead

Compare deployment models

Get scaling projection

Get tco estimate

What teams actually run

Budgeting for Scale

Vendor Selection

Infrastructure Planning

Operational Costing

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Platform Engineers

FinOps Analysts

AI Architects

What is included in the TCO calculation?

Can I compare managed services to self-hosting?

How does the MCP handle database growth?

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

Does this account for labor costs?

How does this capability account for scaling costs?

Can I compare managed services with self-hosted setups?

Does it include maintenance costs like backups?

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