How do I verify if my office lighting is sufficient?

You can use the `get_design_validation` tool by providing the room dimensions, task type (office), fixture flux, and surface reflectances to see if the average illuminance meets the 500 lux requirement.

Can I calculate the energy cost of my lighting setup?

Yes, use the `calculate_energy_profile` tool with the number of fixtures, wattage per fixture, and annual operating hours to get the total wattage and annual kWh.

What determines the Coefficient of Utilization (CU)?

The CU is determined by the room's geometry and the reflectances of the surfaces. You can find these values using the `get_room_index_data` tool.

Lighting Design Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Deterministic lighting design tool for calculating illuminance, spacing, and energy usage.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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A professional-grade tool for lighting designers to calculate precise lighting requirements. Use get_design_validation to verify if a setup meets target lux levels for offices, kitchens, or living rooms. You can also use get_room_index_data to determine the Coefficient of Utilization (CU) based on room geometry and surface reflectances, or calculate_energy_profile to estimate annual energy consumption and total wattage.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wg8FpaVuTyqADNZVXkXLdSt8K0g1m3K6Y1fKcTLf/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http lighting-design-calculator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wg8FpaVuTyqADNZVXkXLdSt8K0g1m3K6Y1fKcTLf/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lighting-design-calculator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Wg8FpaVuTyqADNZVXkXLdSt8K0g1m3K6Y1fKcTLf/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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