Standby Energy Waste Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Analyze your home electricity costs and carbon footprint from idle electronics.
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Why people use Standby Energy Waste Calculator
Standby Energy Waste Calculator: Cutting Hidden Electricity Costs
This Connector changes the math. Instead of guessing, you can ask your agent to scan a catalog of common electronics and run the numbers for your specific setup. You'll get a clear breakdown of what your idle tech costs every month, letting you decide exactly what to unplug.
What Vinkius changes
You get a clear financial and environmental audit of your idle energy waste in seconds.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Identifying the cause of a high electric bill
A homeowner notices a spike in their summer electric bill and asks their agent to check the catalog for common appliances and calculate the waste for their 5 TVs.
- Real-world use case 02
Creating content for sustainability blogs
A blogger wants to write about vampire power and uses the capability to generate a report on a standard home office setup to share real-world data.
- Real-world use case 03
Reducing office overhead costs
An office manager lists all the printers and coffee machines in the breakroom to see how much they cost to leave on overnight.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Standby Energy Waste Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Standby Energy Waste Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Standby Energy Waste Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate single device waste
Calculates the monthly energy and cost for one specific appliance. Use this to see the impact of a single high-drain device like a gaming console.
- 02 Capability
Fetch device catalog
Pulls a list of common electronics and their estimated standby wattage. It helps you identify the energy draw of items you already own.
- 03 Capability
Generate aggregate waste report
Combines the data for all your listed electronics into one report. It shows your total monthly waste, annual costs, and CO2 emissions.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Standby Energy Waste Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Standby Energy Waste 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_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Standby Energy Waste Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Standby Energy Waste Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"standby-energy-waste-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Standby Energy Waste Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"standby-energy-waste-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Standby Energy Waste Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"standby-energy-waste-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Standby Energy Waste Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"standby-energy-waste-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Standby Energy Waste Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add standby-energy-waste-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0GR3JAaUMOmpkXgediENqKotA6sRBx4OZO6G3m6Z/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 Standby Energy Waste Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Standby Energy Waste Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Standby Energy Waste Calculator can move forward.
This is for homeowners trying to lower their electric bills and sustainability-minded tech enthusiasts who want to shrink their carbon footprint without guessing. It's for the person who wants to know exactly how much their electronics are costing them every single month.
Homeowner
Checking the monthly power bill to see which appliances are draining the most cash.
Sustainability Consultant
Providing clients with data-backed reports on household energy waste.
Office Manager
Auditing a workspace to identify which electronics can be unplugged at night to save on overhead.
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Before you connect
Questions about Standby Energy Waste Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Standby Energy Waste Calculator help me lower my electric bill?
Yes, it helps you identify 'vampire' power sources. By showing you exactly how much each device costs you per month, you can make informed decisions about what to unplug.
How does the Standby Energy Waste Calculator find my device wattage?
It uses a catalog of common electronics to provide estimated standby wattage. This allows you to quickly see the impact of items you already own without manual research.
Can I use this to see my carbon footprint?
Yes, the capability includes carbon footprint calculations. It converts your energy waste into CO2 emissions so you can track your environmental impact more clearly.
Is the Standby Energy Waste Calculator for my whole house?
Absolutely. You can calculate individual items or use the aggregate report feature to see the total combined impact of every device in your home or office.
Does this capability work for my office too?
Yes, it is a great way to audit a workspace. You can identify which office electronics are draining power overnight to help reduce your business overhead.
How accurate are the energy calculations?
The capability uses standard wattage ratings for common electronics. While individual devices vary, these estimates provide a highly reliable way to identify your biggest energy drains.
Can I export the energy waste report?
The aggregate report provides a comprehensive summary of your costs and emissions, which you can use to plan your energy-saving goals and household budget.
What is vampire power?
Vampire power refers to the electricity consumed by devices while they are in standby mode or switched off but still plugged in.
How can I see which devices use the most energy?
You can use the fetch_device_catalog capability to view a list of common electronics and their estimated standby wattage.
Can I calculate the total impact for all my devices at once?
Yes, the generate_aggregate_waste_report capability allows you to input multiple devices to see your cumulative monthly energy waste and annual carbon footprint.
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