Roast Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get precise meat roasting times and carryover temperature predictions.
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Why people use Roast Calculator
Roast Calculator Culinary Science
This Connector gives your agent the math it needs to be certain. By feeding in the weight and temperature, your AI client handles the thermal physics for you. You get a clear plan that tells you exactly when to pull the meat and how much heat will carry over during the rest. It turns a stressful guessing game into a predictable culinary process.
What Vinkius changes
You get a science-backed roasting plan instead of a guess.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Catering a large wedding
A chef needs to coordinate a 20kg beef roast and wants to know exactly when to pull it from the heat using calculate_cooking_duration.
- Real-world use case 02
Home dinner planning
A cook wants to know how many minutes to let a 4kg pork roast sit before carving using calculate_rest_duration.
- Real-world use case 03
Creating a viral recipe
A food blogger needs to provide a safe, reliable roasting time for a 5kg roast for their followers.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Roast Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Roast Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Roast Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate rest duration
Find out how many minutes a roast needs to sit to redistribute juices properly. This ensures your meat stays juicy.
- 02 Capability
Estimate carryover impact
See how much the internal temperature will rise after removing the meat from the heat. This helps you pull the meat at the right time.
- 03 Capability
Calculate cooking duration
Get the total time needed to cook a roast based on its weight and oven temperature. Use this to plan your dinner timeline.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Roast Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Roast 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_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Roast Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Roast Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roast-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Roast Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roast-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Roast Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roast-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Roast Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roast-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Roast Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add roast-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LYb89C9MWm33VAFxgT2QGx2NypzUUFLBFONBvaME/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 Roast Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Roast Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Roast Calculator can move forward.
Culinary professionals and home enthusiasts who care about precision. It's for the home cook who's tired of overcooked meat and the catering pro who needs to hit the same internal temperature every single time.
Catering Chef
Plans large-scale meat service with consistent results for hundreds of guests.
Food Blogger
Creates accurate recipes with precise timing for a wide audience.
Home Cook
Wants to master roasting without the stress of hovering over the oven constantly.
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Before you connect
Questions about Roast Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does Roast Calculator help with meat roasting?
It provides you with precise, science-backed cooking times and resting periods. Instead of guessing, you get a specific plan based on the weight of your meat and your oven temperature.
Can Roast Calculator predict carryover temperature?
Yes, it estimates how much the internal temperature will rise after you take the meat out of the oven. This helps you pull the roast at the perfect moment.
How do I use Roast Calculator for different meat types?
You simply tell your AI client what kind of meat you're cooking, such as beef or pork. The Connector then applies the correct thermal models for that specific protein.
Does Roast Calculator give exact cooking times?
It provides highly accurate estimates based on culinary physics. While every oven is different, these calculations are much more reliable than standard 'minutes per pound' rules.
Can I use Roast Calculator for large catering orders?
Absolutely. It's perfect for catering because it allows you to calculate consistent results for large weights, ensuring every guest gets perfectly cooked meat.
Why is roasting rest time important for my meat?
Resting is crucial because it allows the muscle fibers to relax and reabsorb juices. Roast Calculator tells you exactly how long to wait so your meat stays juicy.
How can I calculate how long my beef roast will take?
You can use the calculate_cooking_duration capability by providing the meat type (Beef), weight in kg, and your target oven temperature.
Does this capability help with resting time?
Yes. The calculate_rest_duration capability estimates the necessary rest period based on the thermal mass of your roast.
Can I predict temperature changes after taking meat out of the oven?
Yes, use estimate_carryover_impact to predict the internal temperature rise during the resting phase.
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