How to Use the Fuel Cost Calculator MCP in Claude Code

Stop guessing gas prices. Use Fuel Cost Calculator in Claude Code to script your route expenses and fuel choices directly from the shell.

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Automate trip budgeting in your terminal

Pipe route data directly into `calculate_trip_cost` to get immediate dollar figures for your commute. You can now build cost-tracking into your existing shell scripts without leaving the terminal. This MCP handles the math so your pipeline stays focused on the data. It's built for engineers who need hard numbers for CI/CD reporting.

Compare fuel value on the command line

Run `compare_fuel_efficiency` to see if ethanol actually saves you money compared to gasoline. It pulls current market rates to give you a clear verdict before you hit the road. Avoid the manual lookups and let your scripts decide which pump to choose. It takes the guesswork out of fleet management.

Generate detailed trip reports

Use `get_trip_summary` to export a full breakdown of your journey costs and fuel recommendations. This tool acts as the final step in your automated travel planning. It stitches together the cost data into a clean output for your logs. You get a complete picture of your trip finances in one go.

Setup guide

Set up Fuel Cost Calculator MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see fuel-cost-calculator-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Fuel Cost Calculator transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Fuel Cost Calculator tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http fuel-cost-calculator-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Fuel Cost Calculator MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fuel-cost-calculator-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Fuel Cost Calculator MCP in Claude Code

Add this MCP using the claude mcp add command with your specific URL. Once connected, your shell can trigger these tools as part of any standard workflow.

Yes, you can script multiple requests to process entire trip logs. It scales as long as you have the fuel efficiency and distance data available.

The tools use current market data to perform calculations. You get accurate results based on the latest regional fuel pricing.

Your trip parameters and fuel logs stay local to your execution environment. This MCP only processes the specific numbers you provide for your route.

The tools focus on the financial breakdown of fuel types. Always verify your vehicle manual before switching fuel, as the engine's tolerance is the ultimate constraint.

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