• PRECISE
  • PLANNING
  • VERIFICATION
  • HUMAN

How to estimate storage costs with your AI

Connect Irys to your agent to run cost calculations for data uploads. You get precise pricing based on your specific file sizes and token requirements.

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Short answer

How can I predict my Irys upload costs?

Tell your agent the file size and token count you plan to upload. It uses the get_price tool to return the exact cost before you send the transaction. You'll see a breakdown of the math used for the estimate.

Cost estimation outcomes

What you get from your agent

The specific data points your agent provides after running the calculation.

PRECISE

Exact price quotes

The agent uses get_price to pull real-time data. You receive a specific number for your planned upload.

PLANNING

Budgeting for scale

Run multiple scenarios with different file sizes. Your agent compares costs to help you decide on your storage strategy.

VERIFICATION

Data accuracy check

The agent confirms the relationship between file size and token usage. This ensures your estimates match actual network requirements.

HUMAN

Final transaction approval

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide when to execute the actual upload. You maintain full control over your wallet and transactions.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a quote.

The agent handles the math and the network lookups so you don't have to manually calculate fees.

  1. Analyze requirements

    Your agent parses your request to identify the specific file size and the number of tokens you intend to use.

    get_price

  2. Fetch live pricing

    The agent queries the network to find the current cost per unit of data.

    get_price

  3. Calculate total cost

    It multiplies your file size and token count by the retrieved price to find the total.

    get_price

  4. Present estimate

    The agent delivers a clear summary of the expected cost for your specific upload parameters.

    get_price

Try it

Copy these to start.

Direct prompts to get your estimates immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the file sizes and token counts for your actual data needs.

Irys Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pdIDRhP5FYgzNNeQikAzTwNh77FDXC6PYlDvWG90/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 — Irys capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "irys-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pdIDRhP5FYgzNNeQikAzTwNh77FDXC6PYlDvWG90/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Connect Irys once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and you can start asking for prices right away.

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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI perform the actual upload for me?

    No. The agent only uses the tool to get pricing information. You must trigger the actual transaction through your own wallet or client.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my wallet settings?

    No. The agent has no access to your private keys or the ability to modify your wallet configuration.

  • 03

    How accurate are these estimates?

    The estimates are based on real-time data from the get_price tool, but network fluctuations can cause slight variations in final transaction costs.

  • 04

    Can I estimate costs for multiple files at once?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to calculate a batch of different file sizes in a single prompt.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any data I have already uploaded?

    No. This MCP only provides tools for price retrieval. It does not have any tools for deleting or modifying existing data on the network.

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