Thermal Mass Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate thermal lag and U-values for building envelope designs.
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Why people use Thermal Mass Estimator
Thermal Mass Estimator for Building Science Performance
This Connector changes that by letting you just describe the wall assembly to your AI client. It pulls the correct properties and runs the calculations instantly. You get a clear breakdown of thermal transmittance and heat behavior without ever leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate thermal performance data for building envelopes without doing the math yourself.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking desert climate lag
An architect wants to know if a specific brick wall provides enough lag for a desert climate.
- Real-world use case 02
Meeting energy codes
An engineer needs to check if a new insulation layer meets a specific U-value requirement.
- Real-world use case 03
Concrete slab heat retention
A builder wants to see how much heat a concrete slab will hold during a hot day.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Thermal Mass Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Thermal Mass Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Thermal Mass Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Estimate thermal behavior
Estimates the thermal lag and damping factor for a wall layer. It shows how much heat moves through a structure over time.
- 02 Capability
Calculate u value
Calculates the thermal transmittance for a single material layer. It helps you quickly check if a wall meets energy codes.
- 03 Capability
Get material properties
Retrieves the fundamental thermal properties for a specific building material. Use it to get conductivity and density.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Thermal Mass Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Thermal Mass Estimator 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_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Thermal Mass Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Thermal Mass Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"thermal-mass-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Thermal Mass Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"thermal-mass-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Thermal Mass Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"thermal-mass-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Thermal Mass Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"thermal-mass-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Thermal Mass Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add thermal-mass-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lUpqVHsClTcF8p8PKjZDWoQrsoWCp5BhgXPJLjNQ/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 Thermal Mass Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Thermal Mass Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Thermal Mass Estimator can move forward.
This is for building professionals who need to move from design concepts to hard data quickly. It targets the engineers and architects who are tired of manual lookups and want to see real-world performance metrics for different materials.
Building Scientist
Checks thermal performance for energy efficiency codes and environmental impact reports.
HVAC Engineer
Estimates heat transfer in different wall types to size cooling and heating systems correctly.
Architect
Compares different materials to ensure the building stays comfortable for residents.
Construction Estimator
Gets quick specs on wall assembly performance to provide accurate project data.
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Before you connect
Questions about Thermal Mass Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Thermal Mass Estimator calculate U-values?
Yes, it calculates the thermal transmittance for single material layers based on thickness. This helps you quickly check if a wall meets specific energy codes.
Does the Thermal Mass Estimator provide material properties?
It retrieves conductivity, density, and specific heat for various building materials. You can use this data for accurate thermal modeling.
How can I use the Thermal Mass Estimator for building science?
Use it to project how heat moves through walls, including lag and damping factors. It gives you the data needed to evaluate building envelope performance.
Can I use the Thermal Mass Estimator to compare different wall types?
Yes, you can quickly see how different materials affect thermal behavior. This allows you to compare multiple options for your project in seconds.
What materials can the Thermal Mass Estimator handle?
It works with common construction materials like brick, concrete, and wood. You can get the specific properties for these and others.
Does the Thermal Mass Estimator help with energy efficiency?
It helps you determine how well a building envelope will manage temperature fluctuations. This is key for designing more energy-efficient homes and offices.
What materials are supported?
The server currently supports brick, concrete, wood, and drywall.
How is the U-value calculated?
The U-value is calculated as the ratio of the material's thermal conductivity to its thickness in meters.
What does thermal lag represent?
Thermal lag represents the time interval between peak external temperature and peak internal temperature.
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