Hydration Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Predict dough texture and hydration for artisan bread and pizza.
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Why people use Hydration Calculator
Hydration Calculator: Master Baking Science Without the Manual Math
This Connector changes the dynamic. You just tell your agent what you're putting in the bowl. It handles the conversion of fats, liquids, and grains into a single, actionable percentage. You get a clear answer on whether your dough will be a sticky mess or a perfect rustic loaf before you even start your first fold.
What Vinkius changes
You stop guessing your dough's consistency and start baking with confidence.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Pizza dough texture
You have a recipe with oil and want to know the feel.
- Real-world use case 02
Bread consistency check
You're worried your loaf is too wet.
- Real-world use case 03
High-hydration flatbread
You're making Chapati at 85% hydration.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Hydration Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Hydration Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Hydration Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate hydration
The calculate_hydration capability determines how wet or dry a dough mixture is by weighing your flour and liquid ingredients. It helps you account for non-water liquids like oil or eggs so your math stays accurate.
- 02 Capability
Classify texture
The classify_texture capability predicts the final feel of your dough based on your hydration level and bread profile. You can use it to see if your mixture will be sticky, firm, or soft before you start the bake.
- 03 Capability
Determine dough type
The determine_dough_type capability identifies the best baked goods for your specific flour and salt composition. It tells you if your ingredients are better suited for a rustic loaf or a flatbread.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Hydration Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Hydration 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_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Hydration Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Hydration Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hydration-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Hydration Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hydration-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Hydration Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hydration-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Hydration Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hydration-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Hydration Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hydration-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmBxdqw5d3rbJTWvFs6vFViBvzvA5giN74uQLwz5/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 Hydration Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Hydration Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Hydration Calculator can move forward.
This is for anyone who's tired of eyeballing their dough consistency. It's for the home baker who wants to move from cups to grams and the pizza enthusiast trying to nail a Neapolitan crust without the mess.
Home Baker
Checks if a new bread recipe is too wet before mixing.
Pizza Maker
Calculates the hydration for a specific oil-heavy pizza dough.
Artisan Baker
Verifies the texture profile for high-hydration sourdough.
Food Science Hobbyist
Experiments with different flour types to see how they affect dough structure.
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Before you connect
Questions about Hydration Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the Hydration Calculator help with pizza dough?
It calculates the exact water-to-flour ratio for your specific recipe. This helps you ensure your pizza crust won't be too dry or too wet, leading to a more consistent bake every time.
Can I use the Hydration Calculator for recipes with oil or eggs?
Yes, it accounts for non-water liquids. It treats fats and other liquids as part of your total hydration so your final percentage stays accurate.
How do I know if my bread dough is too wet?
The capability predicts your dough's texture based on your ingredients. It will tell you if your current mix is too wet for the bread type you're trying to make.
Does the Hydration Calculator work for artisan sourdough?
It works perfectly for sourdough. You can input your starter weight and flour amounts to see how it affects your overall hydration and dough feel.
Can I check if my flour is right for focaccia?
Yes, it identifies the best baked goods for your flour and salt composition. It can tell you if your current ingredients are well-suited for focaccia.
How does this capability help with high-hydration baking?
It provides specific handling notes for high-moisture doughs. This helps you understand how to manage very wet doughs without it becoming a sticky mess.
How is dough hydration calculated?
You use the calculate_hydration capability. This function takes your total flour weight, total water weight, and any liquid additives (like oil or milk) to give you a precise percentage of hydration.
What if I don't know my dough type?
Before calculating texture, run the determine_dough_type capability. By providing your flour type and salt weight, this capability establishes a structural profile (e.g., Neapolitan Pizza) that provides necessary context for accurate prediction.
Does the texture classification rely on multiple inputs?
Yes. The classify_texture capability is designed to take two specific pieces of information: 1) your calculated hydration percentage, and 2) the confirmed dough profile name provided by the determine_dough_type capability. Both are required for an accurate result.
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