Basis Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Determine commodity market parity and regional basis trends instantly.
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Why people use Basis Calculator
Basis Calculator for Commodity Market Parity Analysis
This Connector lets your agent do that whole loop in one go. You just tell your agent the prices, and it gives you the basis, the parity status, and the historical context in one response. You get a clear 'above or below parity' answer without leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant clarity on commodity price gaps without doing the manual math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking local soy deals
A grain trader wants to know if a local soy price is a good deal compared to the exchange.
- Real-world use case 02
Benchmarking regional trends
An analyst needs to see if the current basis in Mato Grosso is typical for this time of year.
- Real-world use case 03
Harvest season planning
A merchant wants to prepare for the harvest season and needs to know the expected basis movement.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Basis Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Basis Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Basis Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate current basis
Get the absolute basis value and see if the market is trading above or below parity. This helps you understand the current price gap immediately.
- 02 Capability
Get historical averages
Pull hardcoded historical basis averages for specific commodities and regions. Use this to see how current prices compare to long-term norms.
- 03 Capability
Get seasonality trend
Find out the expected basis movement pattern for a specific point in the agricultural cycle. This helps you prepare for shifts during harvest or off-season.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Basis Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Basis 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_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Basis Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Basis Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"basis-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Basis Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"basis-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Basis Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"basis-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Basis Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"basis-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Basis Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add basis-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EqiBWYAjJn0YWr3B7VwXTIOUyQfw537V4HziZZxe/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 Basis Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Basis Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Basis Calculator can move forward.
This is for commodity traders and ag-tech analysts who need to move fast. It solves the pain of manually calculating price parity and hunting through old reports to see if a local price is actually competitive.
Commodity Trader
They use this to quickly check if a local deal is profitable compared to the futures market before pulling the trigger.
Agribusiness Analyst
They use this to track how regional basis trends affect crop profitability over time across different states.
Grain Merchant
They use this to identify parity shifts during peak harvest and off-season periods to manage inventory better.
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Before you connect
Questions about Basis Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the Basis Calculator MCP do?
It calculates the difference between local physical prices and exchange futures. This helps you see if a market is trading above or below parity.
Can I use the Basis Calculator MCP for different commodities?
Yes, it works for various commodities including agricultural products like soy. It helps you benchmark prices across different regions and seasons.
How does the Basis Calculator MCP help with harvest seasons?
It uses the seasonality trend capability to show you the typical basis movements during specific parts of the agricultural cycle. This helps you plan for expected shifts.
Can the Basis Calculator MCP tell me if a price is good?
It doesn't give 'buy' advice, but it tells you if a price is Above or Below Parity. This lets you compare local deals to the broader exchange market quickly.
Does the Basis Calculator MCP provide regional data?
Yes, it includes historical averages for specific regions. You can use this to see if current prices are deviating from the norm.
How can I calculate the current market parity?
Use the calculate_current_basis capability by providing the local physical price and the futures contract price for the same maturity.
Can I check historical basis values for specific regions?
Yes. By using get_historical_averages, an agent can retrieve hardcoded historical mean basis values for a given location and commodity.
Does the server provide information on seasonal trends?
Yes, the get_seasonality_trend capability identifies expected basis movements (Increasing, Decreasing, or Stable) based on whether it is currently Harvest or Off-season.
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