Roofing Squares Calculator Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Generate accurate roofing material estimates and waste margins from roof pitch and area.
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Why people use Roofing Squares Calculator
Roofing Squares Calculator for Accurate Roofing Material Estimation
This Connector lets you just tell your AI client the basic numbers. You feed it the footprint and the pitch, and it handles the geometry. It then factors in the complexity of the roof to give you a real-world order quantity. You end up with a clean list of squares and linear feet ready to send to the supplier.
What Vinkius changes
You get an accurate material order without doing the manual math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Complex residential roof estimation
An estimator has a roof with multiple dormers and gables.
- Real-world use case 02
Commercial material verification
A project manager wants to verify if a supplier's quote for 500 squares of roofing is accurate based on the blueprint's footprint.
- Real-world use case 03
On-site material quick-check
A contractor is on a job site and needs to know how much ridge cap to order for a 30-square roof with a 6:12 pitch.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete Roofing Squares Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Roofing Squares Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Roofing Squares Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Convert footprints to sloped area
Turn flat ground dimensions into actual roof surface area using the pitch.
- 02 Capability
Calculate waste margins
Automatically adjust order quantities based on how complex the roof layout is.
- 03 Capability
Generate material summaries
Get a clean list of squares and linear feet for ridge caps and starter courses.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Roofing Squares Calculator.
- 04 Capability
Estimate ridge cap footage
Calculate the exact linear feet needed for ridge caps based on roof geometry.
- 05 Capability
Determine starter course needs
Identify the linear footage required for starter courses in your material order.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Roofing Squares Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Roofing Squares 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_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Roofing Squares Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Roofing Squares Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roofing-squares-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Roofing Squares Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roofing-squares-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Roofing Squares Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roofing-squares-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Roofing Squares Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"roofing-squares-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Roofing Squares Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add roofing-squares-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_URyElzD7GpP8nGI9V3h9IYWrFHWCqCI07JORVzxi/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 Roofing Squares Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Roofing Squares Calculator, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Roofing Squares Calculator can move forward.
Construction estimators who need to turn blueprints into orders fast without the math errors.
Roofing Estimator
Turns job site notes into accurate material bids for residential and commercial projects.
Project Manager
Checks material orders against job complexity to avoid shortages and budget overruns.
Contractor
Quick-checks material needs on the fly while talking to clients to provide instant quotes.
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Before you connect
Questions about Roofing Squares Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Roofing Squares Calculator handle complex roof shapes?
Yes, it specifically accounts for complexity levels like simple, moderate, and complex to adjust your waste margins automatically.
Does the Roofing Squares Calculator give me linear footage?
Yes, it includes linear feet for both ridge caps and starter courses in the final order summary.
How does the Roofing Squares Calculator handle roof pitch?
You just provide the pitch, and it converts your flat footprint area into the actual sloped surface area.
Can I use the Roofing Squares Calculator for commercial jobs?
It works for any roof where you have a footprint area, pitch, and a clear understanding of the job complexity.
Will the Roofing Squares Calculator help me reduce material waste?
By using the complexity-based waste margins, it helps ensure you order exactly what you need for the specific job.
How do I calculate the actual roof area?
Use the calculate_sloped_area capability. Provide the base footprint area in square feet and the pitch rise (e.g., 4 for a 4:12 pitch). Capabilities available: your_tool_name.
How does complexity affect my order?
Higher complexity levels (like 'complex') add a higher waste percentage to your base area. Use calculate_total_order_quantity to find the final amount including this margin.
Can I get a summary of all materials?
Yes, use summarize_material_order by providing the total squares and optional linear feet for ridge caps or starter courses to get a formatted summary.
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