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Connect Yield Calculator 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. Get exact usable weight and waste estimates for every ingredient.

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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 Yield Calculator.

  1. 01

    Calculate batch loss

    This capability calculates the total waste and usable mass for a group of ingredients at once. It's useful for seeing the big picture of prep loss across a whole recipe or order.

  2. 02

    Search ingredients

    This capability searches the ingredient registry to find specific items. Use it to check the standard yield factors for things like beef or vegetables.

  3. 03

    Calculate ingredient yield

    This capability finds the expected usable mass and waste for a single ingredient. It uses specific yield factors to tell you what you'll actually have left to cook.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Menu Costing

Calculate the true cost of a dish by accounting for the weight lost during trimming.

02

Ordering Accuracy

Determine how much raw product to buy to ensure you have enough usable mass for a service.

03

Prep List Planning

Estimate the total waste produced when prepping large batches of vegetables or meats.

04

Inventory Audits

Compare expected yields against actual kitchen results to identify excessive waste.

One connector, every AI

Yield 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 Yield 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

714ms average. Fast in production.

Yield Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 817ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
578ms
Slowest day
817ms
14-day trend
Slowing+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 Yield Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Yield Calculator Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NC4pLsnl9tuvzUGTaeBfD5Y2S09msieF2cV5Szze/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 — Yield Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yield-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NC4pLsnl9tuvzUGTaeBfD5Y2S09msieF2cV5Szze/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 Yield Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Yield Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for culinary professionals who need to manage food costs and prep efficiency.

  • 01

    Executive Chefs

    They use it to calculate precise food costs and menu pricing based on true yields.

  • 02

    Kitchen Managers

    They use it to plan prep lists and estimate how much raw product to order.

  • 03

    Sous Chefs

    They use it to track waste during daily prep tasks.

FAQ

Questions Yield Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use this MCP with Claude?

    You connect to the Vinkius-hosted MCP once, and it becomes available as a capability within your Claude interface.

  • 02

    Can I calculate waste for multiple items at once?

    Yes, you can use the batch loss capability to get the total waste and usable mass for a whole list of ingredients.

  • 03

    Does this capability include a list of ingredients?

    Yes, it includes a registry you can search to find specific yield factors for various items.

  • 04

    What kind of math does the MCP perform?

    It calculates the difference between raw weight and usable weight based on specific yield percentages.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use immediately after connection.

  • 06

    How do I calculate the yield for a specific ingredient?

    Use the calculate_ingredient_yield capability by providing the ingredient name and its initial mass in kilograms.

  • 07

    Can I calculate waste for multiple ingredients at once?

    Yes, use the calculate_batch_loss capability by passing a JSON array of objects containing ingredient names and their initial masses.

  • 08

    How can I see which ingredients are available in the registry?

    You can use the search_ingredients capability to search through the ingredient catalog for specific names or patterns.

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