Markup Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Determine accurate product pricing and profit margins across different tax regions.
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Why people use Markup Calculator
Markup Calculator for Accurate Retail Pricing
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what your costs are and what your goals look like. It handles the math and gives you the exact selling price and markup divisor. You get a clear picture of your profitability in seconds, not hours.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate, data-driven pricing without the manual spreadsheet math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
E-commerce margin check
A seller wants to know if a 10% profit margin is actually enough to cover a 20% tax rate.
- Real-world use case 02
Manufacturing overhead analysis
A manufacturer needs to see how a new 5% overhead fee changes their required markup divisor for a new product line.
- Real-world use case 03
Multi-state retail pricing
A retailer compares selling prices in two different states with different sales tax requirements to find the best MSRP.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Markup Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Markup Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Markup Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Compare regimes
Compare how different tax and expense configurations change your final price. Use this to see the impact of different regions.
- 02 Capability
Calculate markup
Generate a suggested selling price based on your specific costs and target rates. It handles the heavy math for you.
- 03 Capability
List tax scenarios
Pull up common tax and expense setups like VAT or US Sales Tax. This helps you quickly find standard industry scenarios.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Markup Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Markup 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_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Markup Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Markup Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"markup-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Markup Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"markup-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Markup Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"markup-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Markup Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"markup-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Markup Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add markup-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4IX2IKxqJLDuPg9yFhBcqHLCrVndNkp4VR3Y0jY9/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 Markup Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Markup Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Markup Calculator can move forward.
Small business owners, e-commerce sellers, and retail managers who are tired of guessing their prices and need to ensure every sale actually generates a profit.
E-commerce Store Owner
Checks pricing for dozens of SKUs across different regions to ensure margins stay healthy.
Retail Manager
Quickly compares how different state taxes affect the MSRP of high-volume items.
Product Manufacturer
Calculates the minimum selling price needed to cover high overhead costs and manufacturing fees.
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Before you connect
Questions about Markup Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Markup Calculator MCP?
It's a capability that helps you calculate the correct selling price for your products by factoring in costs, taxes, and profit margins automatically.
How does it help with e-commerce pricing?
It ensures you don't underprice your items by calculating the exact markup needed to cover regional taxes and your overhead costs.
Can it handle different tax rates for different regions?
Yes, you can compare different tax regimes side by side to see how moving into a new market will affect your final retail price.
How do I use it to check my profit margins?
Just tell your agent your base costs and your target profit percentage. It will do the math to tell you what price you need to set.
Can it compare multiple tax scenarios at once?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to compare several different tax and expense configurations to see which one is most profitable.
Is this good for manufacturing costs?
Yes, it's great for manufacturers who need to account for high fixed expenses and production costs while maintaining a specific profit goal.
How does it calculate the markup divisor?
It uses the specific percentage burdens you provide—like taxes and expenses—to find the divisor that keeps your target profit margin intact.
How does the markup calculation work?
The calculate_markup capability calculates a divisor by subtracting your tax rate, expense rate, and target profit margin from 100%. It then divides your product cost by this divisor to suggest a selling price that covers all obligations.
Can I compare different tax scenarios?
Yes, the compare_regimes capability allows you to provide multiple tax and expense configurations in a single request to see how each one affects your suggested selling price.
What happens if my total rates exceed 100%?
If the sum of your tax rate, expense rate, and profit margin is 100% or greater, the capability will return an error because a valid selling price cannot be mathematically determined.
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