Shrinkage Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Quantify inventory loss and calculate security investment ROI.
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Why people use Shrinkage Calculator
Shrinkage Calculator: Solving the Inventory Loss Mystery
This Connector changes that. You can just tell your agent to run the numbers. It pulls your stock data, calculates the shrinkage, and tells you exactly where you stand. You get a clear risk tier and a projected annual loss in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get a clear financial picture of inventory loss and security ROI without manual spreadsheets.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Justifying a new camera system
A manager asks the agent to check if a $10k camera system pays for itself given their $50k annual loss using analyze_security_breakeven.
- Real-world use case 02
Identifying high-risk stores
A regional lead asks the agent to calculate shrinkage metrics for five stores to see which ones hit the Critical tier.
- Real-world use case 03
Standardizing risk reports
A loss prevention lead uses the agent to pull the current risk thresholds to ensure all store reports use the same rules.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Shrinkage Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Shrinkage Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Shrinkage Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Analyze security breakeven
Calculate the payback period for new security hardware. This tells you exactly how many months of savings it takes to cover the cost.
- 02 Capability
Calculate shrinkage metrics
Get the absolute and percentage shrinkage for any period. It also identifies risk tiers and projects your annual losses.
- 03 Capability
Get risk thresholds
Pull your business rules for shrinkage categories. Use this to ensure your agent knows when to flag a loss as critical.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Shrinkage Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Shrinkage 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_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Shrinkage Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Shrinkage Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shrinkage-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Shrinkage Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shrinkage-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Shrinkage Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shrinkage-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Shrinkage Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shrinkage-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Shrinkage Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add shrinkage-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hXCWsq2m0KUPYIKO77XKv5iQkLmHbFF4wMsNHk39/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 Shrinkage Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Shrinkage Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Shrinkage Calculator can move forward.
This is for retail operations managers and loss prevention leads who are tired of manual spreadsheet reconciliation and need to justify security budgets with hard data.
Retail Operations Manager
Uses this on Tuesday afternoons to justify the budget for new security cameras by showing the exact payback period.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Tracks shrinkage trends across multiple locations to identify which stores have hit Critical risk levels.
Inventory Controller
Monitors stock accuracy and uses the capability to pull official business rules for consistent risk reporting.
Warehouse Supervisor
Analyzes large-scale stock discrepancies to project annual losses and plan for better inventory security.
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Before you connect
Questions about Shrinkage Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the Shrinkage Calculator MCP actually do?
It analyzes your inventory loss data to give you clear percentages, risk levels, and financial projections. It helps you understand exactly how much stock is missing and what the financial impact is on your business.
Can I use it to see if a new security system is worth the cost?
Yes. You can provide the agent with the cost of the system and your current loss data to get a projected payback period and net annual benefit.
How does it help with retail loss prevention?
It identifies which areas of your business are hitting "Critical" risk tiers. This allows you to move from reactive fixes to proactive security in high-loss zones.
Does the Shrinkage Calculator MCP work for warehouses too?
Absolutely. Whether it's retail theft or warehouse discrepancies, the capability calculates shrinkage metrics based on the numbers you provide.
Can I set custom rules for what counts as "Critical" loss?
You can use the capability to retrieve your specific business rules for shrinkage classification. This ensures your AI agent always categorizes risks according to your company's standards.
How much time does it save on inventory audits?
It eliminates the need to manually calculate percentages and annual losses. You just provide the raw stock numbers and the agent handles the math and risk analysis.
What is inventory shrinkage?
Shrinkage refers to the loss of inventory due to theft, damage, administrative errors, or fraud. It is the difference between recorded stock and actual physical stock.
How can I calculate the ROI of a security camera installation?
You can use the analyze_security_breakeven capability. Provide your annualized shrinkage loss, the annual cost of the cameras, and the expected reduction rate to see the projected savings and payback period.
What are the risk thresholds used for classification?
The capability uses hardcoded business rules. You can retrieve these specific boundaries using the get_risk_thresholds capability.
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