MCP Server

Breathing Timer MCP for AI. Perfect Timing for Deep Focus and Stress Relief.

Q: What if I don't know the standard timing for Coherence Heart Rate?

You can ask your agent to run querybreathingparameters. It will retrieve the scientifically accepted default timings, giving you accurate starting data right away.

Q: Can I customize a cycle duration if it's not standard?

Yes. Use calculatesinglecycleduration and provide your specific inhale/hold/exhale times. It will tell you the exact total seconds for that custom pattern.

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How this MCP server connects to your AI agent

Breathing Timer MCP accurately guides your respiratory practice. It helps you maintain precise breath patterns like Box Breathing or 4-7-8 without manual counting errors.

Your agent connects to this MCP to calculate specific cycle durations, reference established physiological timings, and run structured, timed sessions for focused stress relief and mental reset.

What AI agents can do with Breathing Timer Automation

Calculate single cycle duration

Determines the total seconds required for one complete breath cycle based on your custom inhale, hold, and exhale times.

Query breathing parameters

Retrieves the official default timing values for established breathing techniques like Coherence Heart Rate.

Generate breathing schedule

Creates a timed, structured schedule that counts down through specific cycles for your desired total session length.

Generate timed breathing schedules

The agent runs structured countdowns for deep breathing sessions based on total time and cycle patterns.

Determine standard parameters

Your client queries the scientifically backed default timings for established techniques like Wim Hof or Coherent Heart Rate.

Calculate custom cycle duration

The agent computes the precise total time needed for one full breath cycle using any user-defined timing inputs.

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What AI agents can do with Breathing Timer: 3 Tools Available

These tools allow you to calculate custom breath cycle timings, retrieve default physiological parameters, and run structured, timed breathing sessions.

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Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Calculate Single Cycle Duration

Determines the total seconds required for one complete breath cycle based on your custom inhale, hold, and exhale times.

Query Breathing Parameters

Retrieves the official default timing values for established breathing techniques...

Generate Breathing Schedule

Creates a timed, structured schedule that counts down through specific cycles for...

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Claude AI

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Breathing Timer integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Antigravity

Configure Agent Environment

Open your Antigravity agent's workspace configuration or mcp-servers.json file.

Bind the Endpoint

Add the Vinkius endpoint URL to your agent's MCP connections list:

"mcp_servers": {
  "breathing-timer": {
    "serverUrl": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
  }
}

Provide your secure token in place of [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] to ensure your agent requests are authenticated.

Execute

Start your Antigravity session. The agent will autonomously discover and utilize the Breathing Timer tools with full Vinkius guardrails applied.

VS Code Copilot

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One-Click Install (Recommended)

In your Vinkius Dashboard, simply click the Add to VS Code button for this server. We'll automatically configure your local workspace.

Or configure manually

Open MCP Settings

Open VS Code, press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P, and search for GitHub Copilot: MCP Servers.

Add Server Config

Add the Vinkius endpoint configuration to your mcp-servers.json file:

"breathing-timer": {
  "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}

Ensure you replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.

LangChain

Install Dependencies

Install the LangChain MCP adapters for your environment:

pip install langchain-mcp-adapters

Connect the Server

Use the SSEClient in LangChain to connect to the Vinkius managed endpoint:

from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import SSEClient

# Connect to Vinkius
client = SSEClient(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
tools = client.get_tools()

CrewAI

Define the Tool

Load the Vinkius MCP tools into your CrewAI agents:

from crewai import Agent
from mcp_crewai import MCPTool

# Connect securely to Vinkius
vinkius_tools = MCPTool(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")

# Assign to Agent
researcher = Agent(
    role='Data Researcher',
    tools=vinkius_tools.get_all()
)

Execute Task

Run your CrewAI process. The agent will autonomously route tasks to the Vinkius managed server.

Choose How to Get Started

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Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 3 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

The struggle of counting breaths when your mind is racing., Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway

Most people trying deep work or meditation rely on their internal clock or simple phone timers. This means constantly stopping the task to count: 'Inhale... two, three, four... Hold... one, two, three...' It's a distraction in itself. You spend more mental energy counting than you do actually breathing.

With this MCP, your agent takes over the counting completely. You tell it the goal—say, 15 minutes of Box Breathing—and it manages every second. The result is reliable guidance that keeps your focus entirely on the breath's feeling, not its rhythm.

Generate structured breathing schedules with generate_breathing_schedule.

The biggest manual step that vanishes is the need to transition between phases. You never have to pause and figure out if you're on the inhale, hold, or exhale phase; your agent handles the sequencing perfectly.

Now, deep breathing becomes an automated process. Your client delivers a reliable, guided practice every single time, making structured self-care dependable.

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What your AI can actually do with this

Trying to meditate or manage acute stress often requires focusing on your breath—a skill that needs precise timing. But keeping count of a 4-7-8 pattern, especially when you're already stressed, is nearly impossible. This MCP takes the guesswork out of deep breathing. It connects your agent to core physiological rhythm tracking, providing reliable structure and flawless counting for guided practice.

Instead of relying on memory or imperfect timers, your AI client handles the timing perfectly. You simply tell it how long your session needs to be, and it guides you through every inhale, hold, and exhale. This level of precision is critical when practicing techniques like Coherence Heart Rate. By connecting this MCP via Vinkius, you gain immediate access to a reliable tool that keeps your focus entirely on the breath, not the count.

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What Changes When You Connect

You stop relying on memory or guesswork. The ability to calculate single-cycle duration means your agent can handle custom cycles (like 3s in, 5s ex) instantly using calculate_single_cycle_duration.

Your sessions are always accurate. Instead of a basic timer that drifts, the MCP runs structured countdowns, ensuring every cycle adheres to the exact timing needed for optimal physiological effect via generate_breathing_schedule.

You get professional defaults without research. Need Coherence Heart Rate timings? Use query_breathing_parameters to pull scientifically validated starting points right away.

The process is hands-free. You just set the total time and desired pattern, and your AI client manages the moment-by-moment guidance for you.

It supports varied needs. Whether it's a quick 5-minute reset or a deep 30-minute meditation, the scheduling capability adapts instantly.

See it in action

01 01

Resetting focus during marathon coding sessions

The developer realizes they’ve been staring at code for two hours and need to reset. They prompt their agent: 'Start a 10-minute session using Box Breathing.' The agent uses generate_breathing_schedule to guide them through the pattern, allowing them to break concentration without losing structure.

02 02

Preparing for high-stakes negotiations

A sales executive needs a rapid calming exercise before a meeting. They ask their agent what the default parameters are for deep breathing and use query_breathing_parameters to confirm the standard cycle timings, ensuring they start with validated science.

03 03

Customizing breath work for specific fitness goals

A client wants to tailor a unique respiratory routine. They ask their agent to calculate the duration for 4 seconds of inhale and 6 seconds of exhale. The agent uses calculate_single_cycle_duration to give them the precise total cycle time.

04 04

Leading guided meditation groups online

A wellness coach runs a virtual session for ten people. They tell their agent: 'Run a 20-minute Coherence Heart Rate schedule.' The agent uses generate_breathing_schedule to manage the timing, freeing the coach up to focus on the group's energy.

The honest tradeoffs

Using a standard phone timer

Anti-pattern

Setting a generic 10-minute alarm and trying to keep count manually. The timing is imprecise, and you lose focus on the breath itself.

The Fix

Use this MCP instead. Tell your agent to run a schedule using generate_breathing_schedule for 10 minutes; it guarantees perfect, continuous counting.

Forgetting standard parameters

Anti-pattern

Trying to remember the exact timings for advanced techniques like Wim Hof. Guessing the ratios can lead to an ineffective or incomplete session.

The Fix

Use query_breathing_parameters to pull the validated, default timing guidelines instantly, ensuring scientific accuracy from day one.

Building a custom cycle manually

Anti-pattern

Calculating total time by adding up multiple seconds in your head (e.g., 4+7+8). This is prone to simple math errors.

The Fix

Let the MCP handle it. Use calculate_single_cycle_duration and plug in your numbers; it gives you one precise, reliable total.

When It Fits, When It Doesn't

Use this MCP if your primary need is accurate, structured timing for physiological exercises. Specifically, if you want to run a timed session (use generate_breathing_schedule) or verify professional standards (use query_breathing_parameters), this tool is perfect. It's designed around the mechanics of breath control.

Don't use this if your goal is general information about breathing—for that, you just need a standard knowledge retrieval agent. Also, don't use it to track physical metrics like heart rate variability; this MCP handles timing and rhythm structure only. If you simply want to record how many times you breathed, look for a basic counter tool instead.

Questions you might have

How do I start a 15-minute session using the Breathing Timer MCP? +

You simply instruct your agent that you need a specific duration and technique. The agent will use generate_breathing_schedule to immediately begin counting down through the structured cycles.

What if I don't know the standard timing for Coherence Heart Rate? +

You can ask your agent to run query_breathing_parameters. It will retrieve the scientifically accepted default timings, giving you accurate starting data right away.

Can I customize a cycle duration if it's not standard? +

Yes. Use calculate_single_cycle_duration and provide your specific inhale/hold/exhale times. It will tell you the exact total seconds for that custom pattern.

Is the timing accurate enough for therapeutic use? +

The MCP is built specifically to maintain precise, measured breath patterns. The mechanisms ensure flawless counting, making it reliable for guided practice.

How this MCP server connects to your AI agent

What AI agents can do with Breathing Timer Automation

Calculate single cycle duration

Query breathing parameters

Generate breathing schedule

What AI agents can do with Breathing Timer: 3 Tools Available

Calculate Single Cycle Duration

Determines the total seconds required for one complete breath cycle based on your custom inhale, hold, and exhale times.

Query Breathing Parameters

Retrieves the official default timing values for established breathing techniques...

Generate Breathing Schedule

Creates a timed, structured schedule that counts down through specific cycles for...

Security and governance baked right in.

Claude AI

Open Claude Settings

Add Custom Connector

Start a conversation

Claude Code

Open your terminal

Add the MCP Server

Start coding

Cursor

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open Cursor Settings

Add New Server

Use in Composer

Antigravity

Configure Agent Environment

Bind the Endpoint

Execute

VS Code Copilot

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open MCP Settings

Add Server Config

Windsurf

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open Windsurf Settings

Add Server Endpoint

LangChain

Install Dependencies

Connect the Server

CrewAI

Define the Tool

Execute Task

Choose How to Get Started

Build Your Own

Make Your AI Do More

Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The struggle of counting breaths when your mind is racing., Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway

Generate structured breathing schedules with generate_breathing_schedule.

breathing

respiration

meditation

stress-relief

circadian

What your AI can actually do with this

Here's how it actually works

Who is this actually for?

What Changes When You Connect

Resetting focus during marathon coding sessions

Preparing for high-stakes negotiations

Customizing breath work for specific fitness goals

Leading guided meditation groups online

The honest tradeoffs

Using a standard phone timer

Forgetting standard parameters

Building a custom cycle manually

When It Fits, When It Doesn't

Questions you might have