How to Use the Roast Calculator MCP in Claude

Get precise roast timing and thermal data directly within your Claude Desktop chat interface.

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Connect Roast Calculator MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup Roast Calculator with Claude Desktop

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Calculate precise roast timing

Stop guessing your cook times. Use `calculate_cooking_duration` to get an accurate estimate based on the weight and type of your meat. This MCP ensures you have a reliable baseline before you ever turn on the oven.

Predict temperature spikes

Meat continues to cook after you pull it from the heat. The `estimate_carryover_impact` tool accounts for this thermal momentum. Watch the carryover. You will hit your target internal temperature every single time.

Master the resting phase

Resting is not optional. The `calculate_rest_duration` tool tells you exactly how long to let the fibers relax. Start with the base temp and let the science handle the rest.

Setup guide

Set up Roast Calculator MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Roast Calculator MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Roast Calculator MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under roast-calculator-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "roast-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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