Appliance Energy Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate electricity costs and ROI for appliance upgrades.
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Why people use Appliance Energy Calculator
Appliance Energy Calculator for Accurate Electricity Cost Audits
This Connector cuts out the manual math. You just tell your agent the specs of what you have and what you want, and it handles the rest. You get a clear breakdown of annual costs, total lifetime savings, and the exact year your new appliance pays for itself.
What Vinkius changes
It turns raw appliance specs into a clear financial roadmap for your household energy spend.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Evaluating a high-wattage heater
A homeowner wants to know if a 1500W space heater is worth the cost over 5 years.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing a commercial fridge fleet
A property manager is auditing a building's fridges to see which ones should be replaced first.
- Real-world use case 03
Calculating AC seasonal spikes
A sustainability consultant is helping a client calculate the payback period for a commercial AC upgrade.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Appliance Energy Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Appliance Energy Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Appliance Energy Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate daily consumption
Calculate the energy consumption of an appliance in one day
- 02 Capability
Calculate monthly expenses
Calculate the monthly electricity cost for a given energy usage
- 03 Capability
Get appliance impact summary
Get a complete energy and cost summary for an appliance
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Appliance Energy Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Appliance Energy Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Appliance Energy Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Appliance Energy Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Appliance Energy Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Appliance Energy Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appliance-energy-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Appliance Energy Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Appliance Energy Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appliance-energy-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Appliance Energy Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Appliance Energy Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appliance-energy-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Appliance Energy Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Appliance Energy Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"appliance-energy-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Appliance Energy Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Appliance Energy Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add appliance-energy-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AAqrPzPAwGOfIa3kXc6LorxNdc2YnwE6CfAIC1Rn/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Appliance Energy Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Appliance Energy Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Appliance Energy Calculator can move forward.
This is for homeowners trying to lower their monthly bills, property managers auditing building efficiency, and sustainability consultants who need to provide clients with hard ROI numbers for energy upgrades.
Homeowner
The person trying to figure out if a new HVAC system will actually pay for itself in five years.
Property Manager
The manager auditing a multi-unit building to identify which old appliances are draining the budget.
Sustainability Consultant
The auditor who needs to provide clients with precise ROI numbers for switching to Energy Star models.
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Before you connect
Questions about Appliance Energy Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Appliance Energy Calculator help me lower my electricity bill?
Yes, it helps you identify which appliances are the biggest energy drains. By calculating the annual costs of your current gear, you can see exactly where to cut back or which items to replace first.
How do I use the Appliance Energy Calculator to see if a new fridge is worth it?
You can use it to compare the costs of your old fridge against a new model. It will calculate the lifetime savings and tell you the exact number of years it takes for the energy savings to pay off the purchase price.
Can this capability handle different electricity rates for my area?
Yes, the capability allows you to input your specific local electricity rate. This ensures the financial projections are accurate for your specific utility provider and region.
How does the Appliance Energy Calculator account for summer AC usage?
It includes a way to adjust for seasonal fluctuations. You can tell your agent to increase the energy usage for specific months, like summer, to see how that impacts your total yearly budget.
Can I use the Appliance Energy Calculator to plan a long-term energy budget?
Absolutely. It's designed to help you map out long-term spending by calculating annual and lifetime expenditures based on your actual usage patterns and appliance specs.
What kind of appliance info do I need to provide to the Appliance Energy Calculator?
You'll need the wattage of the appliance (usually found on the sticker on the back or side) and how many hours a day you typically run it. The capability handles the rest of the math.
How do I calculate the cost of running my refrigerator?
Use the calculate_running_cost capability. You will need to provide the wattage of your refrigerator, how many hours it runs per day, your local electricity rate, and its expected lifespan.
Can I determine if an Energy Star upgrade is worth the cost?
Yes, use compare_upgrade_benefits. By inputting your current appliance's wattage and the new model's wattage along with the upgrade cost, the capability calculates your lifetime savings and the payback period.
How does seasonal usage affect my estimates?
You can use the estimate_usage_fluctuation capability to adjust your base annual costs. This is useful for appliances like air conditioners that have higher intensity usage during specific months of the year.
How do I calculate daily energy usage?
You can use the calculate_daily_consumption capability by providing the appliance's power rating in Watts and the number of hours it is used per day.
Can I estimate monthly electricity costs?
Yes, the calculate_monthly_expenses capability allows you to input daily kWh usage and your local energy tariff to find the total cost for a specific number of days.
What information is needed for a full summary?
The get_appliance_impact_summary capability requires the power rating in Watts, hours used per day, energy tariff, and optionally the number of days in the month.
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