MCP server

Printing calculator as a tool for AI

This MCP server (Model Context Protocol) lets AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) calculate prices and weights for newspaper, leaflet and campaign-material print runs through our online calculator. Plug it in — and ask the AI.

URL
https://tnc.com.ua/api/mcp
Public endpoint, no auth required. JSON-RPC 2.0 over Streamable HTTP.

Available tools

  • list_calculator_options
    Lists valid formats, page counts, color modes and quantities for the chosen press (POG-60 or CityLine Express).
  • calculate_print_price
    Calculates total price (UAH) and order weight (kg). Includes paper, ink, labor and setup. Delivery not included.
  • get_machines_info
    Returns specs of our two offset presses: speed, profitable run size, supported formats.

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tnc-print": {
      "url": "https://tnc.com.ua/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

ChatGPT (Custom Connectors)

In ChatGPT (Custom Connectors on paid plans), add a new MCP-type connector with the URL below.

URL: https://tnc.com.ua/api/mcp

Google Gemini / Gemini CLI

For Gemini CLI or Gemini API, add the URL as an external MCP server in tool settings.

Direct call from the command line

Try this in a terminal — it returns the price and weight for 3,000 A3 newspapers, 8 pages, 4+4.

curl -X POST https://tnc.com.ua/api/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call",
    "params":{
      "name":"calculate_print_price",
      "arguments":{"type":"color","format":"A3","pages":8,"colors":"4+4","quantity":3000}
    }
  }'

The server is open and free. For integration questions: [email protected].

Printing calculator as a tool for AI — Нормальні ціни