Houseplant Light Estimator

Houseplant Light Estimator MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate light deficits and optimal plant placement using DLI and lux measurements.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides precision tools for indoor gardeners to manage plant health through light analysis. By using calculate_dli, you can convert lux measurements into Daily Light Integral (DLI) to understand the total energy available for photosynthesis. Use check_plant_suitability to determine if a specific species is receiving enough light, or estimate_window_distance_impact to predict how moving a plant further from a window will affect its light levels based on the inverse square law. Finally, get_placement_recommendation provides direct instructions on whether to move a plant closer to a light source or supplement with grow lights.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

calculate_dli

Converts a single light intensity measurement and duration into the total daily energy received

check_plant_suitability

Compares measured light against a plant's requirements to identify if the environment is sufficient

estimate_window_distance_impact

Predicts how much light will be lost if a plant is moved further away from a light source

get_placement_recommendation

Provides a deterministic instruction for where to move a plant based on its current light deficit

See how to talk to your AI agent using Houseplant Light Estimator.

My plant is getting 5000 lux for 8 hours a day. What is the DLI?

The total Daily Light Integral (DLI) for your plant is 40.0.

I have a plant that needs 400 DLI, but it's only getting 250 DLI. It is currently near the window. What should I do?

Move closer to the light source.

If I move my plant from 20cm to 40cm away from the window, how much light will it lose?

The light intensity will decrease by 75%.

You can use `calculate_dli` by providing the measured lux and the number of hours the light is maintained to find the total daily energy.

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