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Connect Column Sizing Estimator to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get rapid pre-dimensioning for vertical supports in seconds.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 4 capabilities

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Column Sizing Estimator.

  1. 01

    Estimate concrete section

    This capability suggests the minimum side dimensions required for a square reinforced concrete column.

  2. 02

    Estimate steel section

    This capability selects a standard steel profile suitable for axial compression.

  3. 03

    Calculate total axial load

    This capability calculates the total cumulative vertical force acting on the base of a column.

  4. 04

    Check load severity

    This capability categorizes the total axial load into specific engineering tiers like residential or industrial.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Preliminary Building Design

An engineer uses the capability to find initial column sizes for a new multi-story structure.

02

Material Comparison

A designer compares concrete dimensions against steel profiles for the same axial load.

03

Project Tiering

A planner uses load severity checks to classify a project as commercial or industrial.

04

Foundation Load Estimation

A user calculates the total weight pressing on a foundation based on tributary area.

One connector, every AI

Column Sizing Estimator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Column Sizing Estimator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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707ms average. Fast in production.

Column Sizing Estimator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 881ms
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Fastest day
579ms
Slowest day
881ms
14-day trend
Improving-9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Column Sizing Estimator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Column Sizing Estimator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Column Sizing Estimator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Column Sizing Estimator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "column-sizing-estimator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Column Sizing Estimator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Column Sizing Estimator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working in the early stages of structural design and building planning.

  • 01

    Structural Engineers

    They use it to perform rapid pre-dimensioning of vertical supports.

  • 02

    Architects

    They use it to get quick estimates for column sizes during conceptual design.

  • 03

    Construction Planners

    They use it to categorize load severity for different project types.

FAQ

Questions Column Sizing Estimator owners ask.

  • 01

    What kind of columns can this MCP size?

    It provides sizing for both reinforced concrete square columns and standard steel profiles.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

  • 03

    Does this capability handle steel profiles?

    Yes, it suggests standard steel profiles, such as HEB types, for axial compression.

  • 04

    Can I use this for residential projects?

    Yes, the capability includes a feature to categorize loads into residential, commercial, or industrial tiers.

  • 05

    How does it calculate the total load?

    It uses the floor count and tributary area to determine the total cumulative vertical force.

  • 06

    What is the purpose of this capability?

    It provides preliminary sizing for reinforced concrete and steel columns by calculating axial loads from building parameters.

  • 07

    Does this capability account for bending moments?

    No, this is a pre-dimensioning capability focused on axial loads only. It does not consider eccentricity or lateral forces.

  • 08

    Can I use it for industrial projects?

    Yes, the check_load_severity capability can identify high-load scenarios typical of industrial or infrastructure projects.

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