• DATA
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How to calculate Arweave storage costs with your AI

Connect the Arweave MCP to your AI client to turn file size estimates into precise Winston totals.

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Short answer

How much will it cost to upload my files to Arweave?

Your AI uses the get_storage_price tool to fetch current network rates and applies them to your file sizes. You'll get a breakdown of the exact Winston required for your data.

Cost estimation outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI handles the math and the network lookups for you.

DATA

Live network rates

The AI pulls current storage prices directly from the network. You get real-time data instead of guessing.

MATH

Exact Winston totals

The AI multiplies your file size by the current rate. It provides the specific Winston amount needed for the transaction.

PLAN

Bulk estimates

You can ask for costs for multiple files at once. The AI calculates the total for your entire dataset.

HUMAN

Manual upload

The AI provides the math, but you must trigger the actual upload yourself. It cannot spend your tokens.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI does the heavy lifting of checking rates and running the math.

  1. Fetch rates

    The AI reaches out to the Arweave network to find the current price per byte.

    get_storage_price

  2. Convert sizes

    The AI takes your file size input and converts it to the correct byte format.

    get_storage_price

  3. Calculate cost

    The AI applies the fetched rate to your file size to find the total Winston needed.

    get_storage_price

  4. Deliver quote

    The AI gives you a clear number and shows the math it used.

    get_storage_price

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these directly into your chat to get started.

Starting points

Change the file sizes or quantities to match what you actually need to upload.

Arweave Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1dwY4eKHwmodBlMbTeSI3fwDfYfyLlEk5y0YsQxG/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 — Arweave capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arweave-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1dwY4eKHwmodBlMbTeSI3fwDfYfyLlEk5y0YsQxG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • How many Winston will it cost to upload a 2GB video file to Arweave?

  • Calculate the total storage cost for 50 files that are 10MB each.

  • What is the current Arweave storage price per byte right now?

  • If I want to store 1TB of data, how much Winston should I prepare?

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Connect Arweave once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI upload my files for me?

    No. The AI only calculates the costs. You must perform the actual upload through your own tools.

  • 02

    Does the AI know the current Arweave price?

    Yes, it uses the get_storage_price tool to pull the most recent data from the network.

  • 03

    Can the AI spend my Arweave tokens?

    No. The AI has no access to your private keys or your wallet.

  • 04

    Can I ask for costs in tokens instead of Winston?

    The tool provides data in Winston. You can ask the AI to convert that value into other denominations.

  • 05

    Will the price change after the calculation?

    Yes. Arweave prices fluctuate. The AI provides a quote based on the exact moment you ask.

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