EOQ Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Optimize warehouse inventory costs and reorder points.
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Why people use EOQ Calculator
EOQ Calculator Warehouse Cost Optimization
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you're moving and what it costs to move it. The capability handles the calculations instantly, giving you the exact numbers you need to balance your books. You get a clear strategy in seconds, moving you from reactive guessing to proactive planning.
What Vinkius changes
You get a data-backed inventory strategy that balances your costs and prevents stockouts.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Reducing high warehouse storage fees
A retail brand sees their storage costs spiking.
- Real-world use case 02
Preventing stockouts on high-demand parts
A distributor is constantly running out of a specific part.
- Real-world use case 03
Planning order sizes for new products
A startup needs to know how much to buy for a new product launch.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete EOQ Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with EOQ Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through EOQ Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Analyze cost efficiency
Gets a detailed breakdown of your annual ordering costs versus your holding expenses. It helps you see where your money is actually going.
- 02 Capability
Calculate eoq metrics
Finds your optimal order quantity and the frequency of orders you should place each year. This gives you a clear target for your next purchase.
- 03 Capability
Calculate reorder point
Tells you the exact stock level that should trigger a new order based on your lead time. It prevents you from hitting zero before the new shipment arrives.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask EOQ Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use EOQ 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_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable EOQ Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable EOQ Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"eoq-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using EOQ Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"eoq-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using EOQ Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"eoq-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using EOQ Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"eoq-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using EOQ Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add eoq-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W2oUXpDJZJZ9YWQ5WBNArmB4PoGopohRsZeVaKDX/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 EOQ Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using EOQ Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work EOQ Calculator can move forward.
This is for the supply chain manager who's tired of guessing when to restock and the retail owner watching their profit margins get eaten by warehouse fees.
Supply Chain Manager
Uses this to run what-if scenarios for new product launches to see how it affects storage costs.
Warehouse Coordinator
Checks reorder points to ensure the team never runs out of high-volume items.
Procurement Analyst
Uses the cost efficiency breakdown to justify budget changes to the finance team.
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A manufacturer asked an AI to plan seasonal inventory. The AI said 'maintain adequate stock levels.' No forecast model. No EOQ. No safety stock. No supplier diversification. No bullwhip mitigation. Ordered on gut feel from a single Shenzhen supplier, shipped by air because 'urgent,' and watched demand amplify through three echelons until the warehouse held 340% of actual demand. This capability forces five axes: demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supplier risk diversification, logistics cost-per-unit analysis, and bullwhip effect mitigation.
Bullwhip Effect Calculator
Quantify demand amplification and identify instability patterns in supply chains.
Lead Time Analyzer
Analyze and decompose supply chain lead times to identify bottlenecks.
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Before you connect
Questions about EOQ Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does EOQ Calculator help my warehouse operations?
It helps you find the perfect balance between ordering too much and not enough. By calculating the optimal order quantity, it ensures you aren't wasting money on storage fees or losing sales due to stockouts.
Can I use EOQ Calculator for different types of products?
Yes, you can use it for any physical product. Just provide the specific annual demand, unit price, and ordering costs for that item, and the capability will give you tailored metrics.
What exactly is a reorder point in this context?
A reorder point is the specific inventory level that should trigger a new purchase. This capability calculates that number based on your lead time and daily demand so you know exactly when to buy.
Will EOQ Calculator help me save on shipping costs?
Yes, by identifying your optimal order frequency. It helps you determine the best number of orders to place per year to minimize the total cost of shipping while keeping your inventory lean.
How do I determine my holding cost for the calculator?
Holding costs are usually a percentage of your unit price plus your warehouse storage fees. You can provide this percentage to the capability to get an accurate cost efficiency breakdown.
Does EOQ Calculator work for seasonal demand?
While it works best with consistent demand, you can use it to calculate metrics based on your average annual demand to establish a reliable baseline for your inventory strategy.
What is the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)?
EOQ is the ideal order size a company should purchase to minimize its total inventory costs, specifically balancing ordering costs and holding costs.
How do I use the `calculate_eoq_metrics` capability?
Provide your annual demand, fixed cost per order, holding cost percentage (as a decimal), and the unit price of the item to receive optimal quantity and frequency metrics.
Can this capability help prevent stockouts?
Yes, by using the calculate_reorder_point capability with your lead time data, you can determine the exact inventory level that triggers a new order to ensure goods arrive before you run out.
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