Drywall Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get precise material takeoffs for drywall and construction projects.
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Why people use Drywall Calculator
Drywall Quantity Calculator for Accurate Construction Takeoffs
With this Connector, you just tell your agent the gross area and the number of openings. It pulls the correct deduction constants, applies your waste factor, and gives you a final sheet count. You go from manual math to a finished shopping list in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get a production-ready material list without doing any manual subtraction or multiplication.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Ordering for a room with many windows
A contractor needs to know how many 4x8 sheets to order for a 1,000 sq ft room with 3 windows.
- Real-world use case 02
Double-checking hardware for a hallway
An estimator wants to double-check the screw count for a large commercial hallway to avoid extra trips to the store.
- Real-world use case 03
DIY basement remodel planning
A DIYer is planning a basement remodel and needs to know the tape length required for the walls.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Drywall Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Drywall Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Drywall Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Estimate consumables
Figures out the total amount of screws and joint tape you need for a project. This ensures you don't run out of hardware mid-job.
- 02 Capability
Calculate sheet quantity
Tells you exactly how many drywall sheets to buy based on area and openings. It accounts for specific sizes like 4x8 or 4x12.
- 03 Capability
Get opening constants
Provides the standard square footage values for doors and windows. Use this to keep your deductions consistent across every estimate.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Drywall Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Drywall 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_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Drywall Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Drywall Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"drywall-quantity-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Drywall Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"drywall-quantity-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Drywall Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"drywall-quantity-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Drywall Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"drywall-quantity-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Drywall Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add drywall-quantity-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RyQqnDjTU1RqtjR9n5lwntvQlxSGTWbuCzo7x9Pk/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 Drywall Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Drywall Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Drywall Calculator can move forward.
Construction project managers and estimators who need to turn blueprints into accurate purchase orders without the headache of manual math.
Construction Estimator
Creates accurate bids for commercial builds by calculating precise material takeoffs.
General Contractor
Quickly checks material needs for small residential remodels on the fly to save time.
Drywall Subcontractor
Calculates exact order quantities for crews to minimize job site waste and improve margins.
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Before you connect
Questions about Drywall Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Drywall Quantity Calculator handle different sheet sizes?
Yes, it calculates for 4x8, 4x10, and 4x12 sheets so you can order exactly what your project requires.
Does the Drywall Quantity Calculator account for waste?
Yes, you can tell your agent to include a specific waste percentage in every calculation to ensure you have enough material.
How does the Drywall Quantity Calculator handle doors and windows?
It uses standard deduction constants to automatically subtract the area of openings from your total wall measurements.
Can I use the Drywall Quantity Calculator for hardware like screws?
Yes, it provides specific estimates for both the quantity of screws and the length of joint tape needed for your project.
Is the Drywall Quantity Calculator good for commercial bids?
It's perfect for commercial bidding because it provides precise material counts that help you create more accurate and professional quotes.
Can I use the Drywall Quantity Calculator for other types of construction?
This Connector is specialized for drywall and its associated consumables like tape and screws. It won't work for framing or roofing.
How does the sheet calculation account for doors and windows?
The capability uses standard area deductions for every door and window provided. You can use get_opening_constants to see the specific square footage subtracted for each.
What sheet sizes are supported?
The calculator supports standard 4x8, 4x10, and 4x12 drywall sheets.
How do I estimate the amount of screws needed?
After calculating your net area with waste, use the estimate_consumables capability to get a precise count of screws and length of joint tape required.
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