Runway Per Headcount Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Project your company's cash runway and zero-cash date based on hiring plans.
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Why people use Runway Per Headcount
Runway Per Headcount Financial Forecasting for Startups
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what your current numbers are and what your hiring goals look like. It handles the math and gives you the zero-cash date immediately. You get a clear view of your company's survival timeline without the manual headache of updating formulas every time a salary changes.
What Vinkius changes
You get a clear picture of your company's financial survival date based on specific hiring decisions.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Seeing if a new engineering team is affordable
A founder wants to know if they can hire three engineers in Q3.
- Real-world use case 02
Justifying a hiring freeze
A finance lead needs to justify a hiring freeze to the board.
- Real-world use case 03
Mapping out a post-funding growth ramp
A startup just received funding and needs to map out a 12-month plan.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Runway Per Headcount capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Runway Per Headcount.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Runway Per Headcount.
- 01 Capability
Calculate current burn
Determines your current monthly spending before any new hires are added. It provides a clean baseline for all your future planning.
- 02 Capability
Compare hiring scenarios
Compares two different hiring strategies to see the trade-off between growth and survival. It helps you visualize the cost of aggressive scaling.
- 03 Capability
Simulate hiring plan
Projects your runway length and zero-cash date based on a specific hiring schedule. It factors in salaries and benefits for accurate forecasting.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Runway Per Headcount to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Runway Per Headcount 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_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Runway Per Headcount for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Runway Per Headcount in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"runway-per-headcount": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Runway Per Headcount, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"runway-per-headcount": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount
Ask Copilot: "Using Runway Per Headcount, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"runway-per-headcount": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Runway Per Headcount, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"runway-per-headcount": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount
Ask Cline: "Using Runway Per Headcount, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add runway-per-headcount --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NUafpPkzfmo6YlYbIy1zxqRRVWio9FqvZqmWHzO7/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 Runway Per Headcount
Ask Claude: "Using Runway Per Headcount, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Runway Per Headcount can move forward.
Founders and finance leads who are tired of manual spreadsheet updates and need to know the real cost of scaling. It's for the people who have to say 'no' to a hire because the math doesn't work.
Startup Founder
Models different growth paths to see how fast they can scale without hitting a wall.
Finance Manager
Quickly runs 'what-if' scenarios for various departments to stay within budget.
HR Director
Understands the true impact of benefit multipliers and salary bands on the company's runway.
Build the capability set
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Day-by-Day Burn Simulator
Simulate daily bank balance fluctuations to predict cash runway and overdraft events.
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Before you connect
Questions about Runway Per Headcount.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Runway Per Headcount help me see when I'll run out of money?
Yes, it projects your zero-cash date by factoring in your current spending and your planned hiring schedule.
How does Runway Per Headcount handle employee benefits?
You can input a multiplier (like 1.2x) to ensure your runway projections include things like healthcare and taxes.
Can I use Runway Per Headcount to see different hiring paths?
Yes, you can compare two different strategies side by side to see the trade-off between growth and survival.
What do I need to provide to get a runway projection?
You'll need your current cash balance, your current monthly burn, and your planned hiring dates and salaries.
Is Runway Per Headcount good for small startups?
It's ideal for any company that needs to manage a lean budget and understand the impact of every new hire on their cash flow.
How does Runway Per Headcount differ from a simple payroll capability?
It focuses on high-level financial forecasting and runway survival rather than just tracking individual paychecks.
How does the simulation account for new hires?
The simulate_hiring_plan capability calculates costs starting from the specified hire month. Each hire's impact is based on their base salary and benefits multiplier.
Can I compare two different growth strategies?
Yes, the compare_hiring_scenarios capability allows you to input two separate plans and see which one results in a longer runway and the difference in months.
What is included in the monthly burn calculation?
The calculate_current_burn capability sums your fixed monthly costs (like rent and software) with the total personnel costs (salaries plus benefits) for all existing staff.
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