Employer Cost Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate the true total cost of hiring an employee including taxes and provisions.
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Why people use Employer Cost Calculator
Employer Cost Calculator for Accurate Payroll Budgeting
This Connector changes that by letting your agent handle the variables for you. You just provide the salary and the local percentages, and it spits out the total monthly obligation, tax burdens, and provision burdens instantly. It turns a 15-minute spreadsheet session into a 5-second chat.
What Vinkius changes
You get a complete financial picture of an employee's cost without doing any manual math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Budgeting for a new engineering hire
A hiring manager needs to know if a $5,000 salary fits the budget after 20% social security and 8% severance.
- Real-world use case 02
Comparing executive compensation offers
A finance lead wants to see the percentage split of a new executive's pay between base salary and employer burdens to ensure it aligns with company policy.
- Real-world use case 03
Calculating project margins
A project manager needs to calculate the effective hourly rate of a contractor to see if they fit the project's margin after all provisions are added.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Employer Cost Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Employer Cost Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Employer Cost Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate hourly cost
This capability converts a total monthly operational cost into a specific effective hourly labor rate. This helps you see the real value of labor for project planning.
- 02 Capability
Calculate monthly total cost
This capability calculates the complete monthly financial obligation for an employee including all taxes and provisions. It gives you the total amount you need to budget for a new hire.
- 03 Capability
Analyze cost composition
This capability analyzes the proportion of a salary that represents the hidden employer burden. This shows you exactly what percentage of a paycheck goes to taxes and provisions.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Employer Cost Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Employer Cost 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_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Employer Cost Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Employer Cost Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"employer-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Employer Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"employer-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Employer Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"employer-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Employer Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"employer-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Employer Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add employer-cost-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdlgVncTfx42JfxdKyC3UWSypOt5hfY2POO0AUIE/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 Employer Cost Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Employer Cost Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Employer Cost Calculator can move forward.
HR managers, payroll specialists, and finance directors who need to stop guessing about the true cost of labor. It's for anyone tired of manual spreadsheet math and budget surprises.
HR Manager
They use this to get accurate budget approvals for new hires without manual calculations.
Payroll Specialist
They use it to double-check complex burden calculations and ensure tax compliance.
Finance Director
They use it to see the true cost of labor for quarterly planning and overhead analysis.
Business Owner
They use it to understand the total impact of a new hire on the company's bottom line.
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Before you connect
Questions about Employer Cost Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Employer Cost Calculator handle specific local taxes?
Yes. You can provide the specific tax percentages required by your local jurisdiction, and the capability will factor them into the total monthly cost calculation.
How does the Employer Cost Calculator help with hiring budgets?
It provides a complete picture of the total financial obligation for a new hire. This helps you avoid underestimating the actual cost of labor when planning your department budget.
Can I use the Employer Cost Calculator to find hourly rates?
Yes. The capability can convert your total monthly operational costs into an effective hourly labor rate, which is useful for project planning and margin analysis.
What are 'provisions' in the Employer Cost Calculator?
Provisions include mandatory costs like holiday pay, annual bonuses, and severance indemnity. The capability calculates these so you can see their impact on your total expenditure.
Is the Employer Cost Calculator good for comparing job offers?
It's excellent for this. You can run the numbers for different salary offers to see which one results in a lower total monthly obligation for the company.
Does the Employer Cost Calculator include third-party levies?
Yes, it can account for third-party levies and risk premiums if you provide the relevant percentages during the calculation process.
What does the calculator include in the total cost?
The calculation includes the base salary plus all employer-side burdens such as Social Security, Risk Premium, Third-Party levies, and provisions for severance, holidays, annual bonuses, and separation indemnity.
How can I find the effective hourly rate?
You can use the calculate_hourly_cost capability by providing the total monthly cost and the standard number of contractually obligated working hours per month.
Can I analyze how much of my payroll is composed of taxes?
Yes, the analyze_cost_composition capability allows you to compare the base salary against the total monthly cost to reveal the percentage split between salary and employer burdens.
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