Natural Light Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get buildable window dimensions that meet international building codes for light and ventilation.
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Why people use Natural Light Estimator
Natural Light Estimator for Solving Building Code Compliance
With this Connector, you just tell your agent the room dimensions and your goal. It handles the math for the light levels and converts those legal ratios into physical window specs. You get a list of buildable measurements that you can put straight into a construction report.
What Vinkius changes
You get buildable window dimensions that meet legal codes.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Verifying a living room for code compliance
An architect asks their agent to check if a 50 sqm living room meets light codes.
- Real-world use case 02
Fixing a dim studio apartment
A designer notices a studio feels dark.
- Real-world use case 03
Converting ratios to buildable specs
A builder needs to know the exact dimensions for a 30 sqm bedroom.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Natural Light Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Natural Light Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Natural Light Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Estimate light level
The estimate_light_level capability calculates the lux level of a room based on its area, window size, and latitude. This gives you a clear number for how much light actually hits the floor.
- 02 Capability
Classify lighting
The classify_lighting capability groups a lux value into categories like dim, adequate, or bright. It tells you instantly if a room meets your design goals.
- 03 Capability
Recommend improvements
The recommend_improvements capability provides specific ways to increase light in a room that is too dark. It suggests better window placements or larger glass areas.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Natural Light Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Natural Light Estimator 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_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Natural Light Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Natural Light Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"natural-light-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Natural Light Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"natural-light-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Natural Light Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"natural-light-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Natural Light Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"natural-light-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Natural Light Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add natural-light-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OCrUIacGgcSp1acV0GXtQmDMx9Pr8HGrtS5PLn4Z/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 Natural Light Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Natural Light Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Natural Light Estimator can move forward.
This is for architects and sustainability consultants who need to move from abstract code requirements to real-world construction specs without doing manual math.
Architect
Uses this on Tuesday mornings to ensure new residential designs meet local light and air regulations.
Sustainability Consultant
Checks passive house designs to see if natural light levels meet high-performance goals.
Residential Builder
Verifies that window plans are physically feasible and meet the required area ratios before construction starts.
Build the capability set
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Calculate air change rates and ensure ventilation compliance for different room uses.
Energy Efficiency Estimator
Classify your home's energy performance (A-E) and pinpoint specific improvements using building envelope metrics.
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Before you connect
Questions about Natural Light Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the Natural Light Estimator help with building code compliance?
Yes. It takes the minimum area ratios required by codes like NBR 15575 and converts them into specific width and height dimensions that you can actually use in your construction plans.
Can I use the Natural Light Estimator for different regions?
Yes, the Connector takes your latitude into account when calculating lux levels, making it useful for projects in various geographic locations.
How accurate are the lux levels provided by the Natural Light Estimator?
The Connector provides theoretical lux levels based on your specific room area, window size, and latitude, giving you a reliable baseline for your design phase.
Does the Natural Light Estimator suggest specific window types?
It provides dimensions and area recommendations. It focuses on the physical size and placement needed to meet light and ventilation requirements.
Can I use the Natural Light Estimator for a whole house at once?
Yes, you can provide dimensions for multiple rooms, and the Connector will generate specifications for each one, helping you build a complete report.
What is the difference between minimum area and window dimensions?
The system first calculates a 'minimum area' (e.g., 1/6 of floor space). The normalizeAreaToWindowDimensions capability then takes this abstract minimum and determines the most structurally sound width and height that achieves or exceeds that required area.
Can I use these capabilities for a whole building, not just one room?
Yes. The generateRoomSpecificationReport capability accepts an array of multiple rooms and processes them sequentially. This allows you to generate a full specification report for every space in your floor plan.
What if the required minimum area is too large for standard windows?
The normalizeAreaToWindowDimensions capability includes checks against physical feasibility. If a calculation results in dimensions that are structurally questionable or too large for typical openings, it will issue a warning flag within the final report.
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