Shading Device Calculator Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Calculate precise solar shading dimensions and louver depths for building designs.
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Why people use Shading Device Calculator
Shading Device Calculator for Accurate Solar Geometry in Architecture
This Connector handles the math for you. You just tell your agent the location and your goals, and it returns the exact dimensions you need. You get a verified design that balances thermal comfort with aesthetics in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate solar geometry and shading dimensions 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
Verifying louver depth for summer sun
An architect wants to know if a 0.
- Real-world use case 02
Calculating requirements for a west-facing facade
A building faces West and needs specific louver depth.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding solar position for site analysis
A designer needs to know the sun's position for a site in Dubai.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Shading Device Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Shading Device Calculator.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Shading Device Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Validate compliance
Check if a specific shading device design meets your required solar cutoff angles or identifies failure margins. Use this to audit your plans before construction.
- 02 Capability
Calculate vertical width
Calculate the necessary width for vertical fins based on solar orientation and desired shading. This is perfect for designing side-facing facade protection.
- 03 Capability
Calculate horizontal depth
Determine the minimum projection depth needed for horizontal louvers to hit a target cutoff angle. Use this to get accurate louver specs for south-facing windows.
- 04 Capability
Get solar position
Get the specific altitude and azimuth of the sun for any given time and location. This helps you understand the sun's path for different seasons.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Shading Device Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Shading Device 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_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Shading Device Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Shading Device Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shading-device-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Shading Device Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shading-device-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Shading Device Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shading-device-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Shading Device Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shading-device-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Shading Device Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add shading-device-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wALeVmIQdhAk9igSQng0cKwy2I9Kn8RKrsgHCMuA/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 Shading Device Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Shading Device Calculator, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Shading Device Calculator can move forward.
Architects and solar engineers who need to move from conceptual shading ideas to blueprint-ready dimensions without manual geometry math.
Architect
Determining louver depths for residential facades to balance aesthetics with heat reduction.
Solar Engineer
Calculating specific solar heat gain coefficients for commercial building envelopes.
Construction Project Manager
Verifying that off-site fabricated shading components meet the design specs before production.
Sustainability Consultant
Auditing building designs to ensure they meet local energy efficiency and thermal comfort standards.
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Before you connect
Questions about Shading Device Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Shading Device Calculator help with my balcony design?
Yes, it helps you find the exact louver depth and fin width needed to block specific sun angles while maintaining your desired aesthetic.
Does the Shading Device Calculator work for both horizontal and vertical fins?
Yes, it includes specialized capabilities for both horizontal louver depth and vertical fin width calculations.
How do I use the Shading Device Calculator to check if my design is correct?
You can use the compliance capability to input your current design dimensions and see if they meet your target solar cutoff angles.
Can I use the Shading Device Calculator for different cities?
Yes, it works for any location by using coordinates to determine the specific solar position for that area.
Is the Shading Device Calculator for residential or commercial use?
It's designed for both. Whether you're shading a private balcony or a commercial glass facade, the geometry math remains the same.
Can the Shading Device Calculator give me the sun's path for a specific date?
Yes, it can provide the specific altitude and azimuth for any date and time, which is helpful for seasonal planning.
What does the calculator determine?
It calculates the minimum depth for horizontal louvers and the maximum width for vertical fins needed to block sunlight based on solar trigonometry.
How do I use the compliance capability?
Use validate_compliance by providing your current device dimensions, solar position, and target cutoff angle to check if the shading is effective.
What inputs are required for solar position?
You need the latitude of the site, the day of the year, and the time of day in HH:mm format.
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