How does the MCP know if my food will fit in my jars?

The MCP uses density information to compare the weight of the product you want to buy against the volume of your container.

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

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

Does this help me avoid buying too much food?

Yes, it calculates how much you actually need based on your current stock and how much you use every day.

What do I need to provide to get an accurate shopping list?

You should provide your current inventory levels, your daily usage rates, and the volume of your reusable containers.

Is there a way to check if a product is available for bulk refill?

Yes, you can use the capability to check product availability and density information.

How does the capability know if an item is refillable?

The get_product_refill_info capability checks the internal bulk availability catalog to verify if a product can be purchased in a refillable format.

Can I check if my jar is big enough?

Yes, use the validate_container_fit capability by providing the container volume and the target weight of the product.

How do I generate a full list for my trip?

You can use generate_optimized_shopping_list with a list of your desired items to get a complete plan including weights and fit status.

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Connect Zero Waste Shopping Assistant 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. Plan your bulk refills with mathematical precision.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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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.

FinOps per User03

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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01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Zero-Waste Shopping.

01
Generate optimized shopping list
This capability builds a complete, organized plan for your next trip to the bulk store.
02
Get product refill info
Use this to check if a specific item is available for refill and find its density.
03
Calculate needed quantity
This capability determines exactly how much to buy by looking at your current stock and how fast you use it.
04
Validate container fit
This capability confirms whether a specific weight of a product will actually fit inside your reusable jars.

Real work

What teams actually run

Pre-trip Planning

Calculate your total needs before leaving the house to ensure you don't forget essentials.

Container Matching

Verify that a specific amount of grain or powder will fit in your existing glass jars.

Pantry Depletion Tracking

Determine exactly when you will run out of a staple item based on your daily consumption.

Bulk Store Navigation

Use density information to translate weight requirements into volume measurements.

One connector, every AI

Zero-Waste Shopping 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 Zero-Waste Shopping 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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903ms average. Fast in production.

Zero-Waste Shopping is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1143ms

Oct 6Today

Fastest day: 821ms
Slowest day: 1143ms
14-day trend: Stable-4%

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 Zero-Waste Shopping, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Zero-Waste Shopping Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wWQL2L8E907eXjDwUUfhHkmLcN39850G5n8VMtXb/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 — Zero-Waste Shopping capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zero-waste-shopping-assistant-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wWQL2L8E907eXjDwUUfhHkmLcN39850G5n8VMtXb/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 Zero-Waste Shopping in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

FAQ

Questions Zero-Waste Shopping owners ask.

01
How does the MCP know if my food will fit in my jars?
The MCP uses density information to compare the weight of the product you want to buy against the volume of your container.
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
Does this help me avoid buying too much food?
Yes, it calculates how much you actually need based on your current stock and how much you use every day.
04
What do I need to provide to get an accurate shopping list?
You should provide your current inventory levels, your daily usage rates, and the volume of your reusable containers.
05
Is there a way to check if a product is available for bulk refill?
Yes, you can use the capability to check product availability and density information.
06
How does the capability know if an item is refillable?
The get_product_refill_info capability checks the internal bulk availability catalog to verify if a product can be purchased in a refillable format.
07
Can I check if my jar is big enough?
Yes, use the validate_container_fit capability by providing the container volume and the target weight of the product.
08
How do I generate a full list for my trip?
You can use generate_optimized_shopping_list with a list of your desired items to get a complete plan including weights and fit status.

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