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Connect Steel Base Plate Designer 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 precise structural calculations for column connections.

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

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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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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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01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Steel Base Plate Designer.

  1. 01

    Design base plate

    This capability performs the primary structural math to find the required plate geometry and thickness.

  2. 02

    Get bolt specifications

    Use this to get recommended anchor bolt sizes and embedment depths based on tension requirements.

  3. 03

    Validate anchor layout

    This capability checks if your specific anchor bolt configuration can resist the tension from an applied moment.

  4. 04

    Calculate bearing capacity

    This capability determines the maximum axial load the concrete can support for a given base plate area.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Initial Column Design

Input column loads to find the first iteration of plate thickness and size.

02

Stability Audits

Check if an existing anchor bolt pattern can handle a specific moment.

03

Concrete Capacity Checks

Verify that a chosen plate area won't crush the underlying concrete.

04

Bolt Selection

Get specific embedment depths and diameters for anchor bolts.

One connector, every AI

Steel Base Plate Designer 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 Steel Base Plate Designer 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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896ms average. Fast in production.

Steel Base Plate Designer is checked daily against the live service.

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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 Steel Base Plate Designer, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Steel Base Plate Designer. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Steel Base Plate Designer Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_snzJblt3mmFiS5cghzXBzM4phzQw3SSLZG1F30Wf/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 — Steel Base Plate Designer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-base-plate-designer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_snzJblt3mmFiS5cghzXBzM4phzQw3SSLZG1F30Wf/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 Steel Base Plate Designer in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Steel Base Plate Designer owners hand off.

Structural engineers and designers use this to automate repetitive connection math.

  • 01

    Structural Engineer

    Hands off load requirements and concrete specs to get plate dimensions.

  • 02

    Steel Detailer

    Uses the capability to verify if a proposed bolt pattern is stable.

  • 03

    Civil Designer

    Checks concrete bearing limits against planned steel column loads.

FAQ

Questions Steel Base Plate Designer owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP follow specific engineering standards?

    Yes, all calculations follow AISC procedures for steel column base plates.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    What kind of data do I need to provide?

    You typically need to provide column loads, moments, column dimensions, and concrete strength.

  • 04

    Can it check if my anchor bolts are stable?

    Yes, the validate_anchor_layout capability checks if a configuration resists the tension from an applied moment.

  • 05

    Does it calculate concrete bearing capacity?

    Yes, it can determine the maximum axial load the concrete can support for a specific plate area.

  • 06

    What standards does this capability follow?

    The calculations follow the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) standards for base plate design.

  • 07

    How do I determine the required plate thickness?

    You can use the design_base_plate capability, which calculates the necessary thickness to ensure the plate remains in the elastic range under bearing pressure.

  • 08

    Can I check if my anchor bolts are sufficient for the moment?

    Yes, the validate_anchor_layout capability checks if your specific bolt spacing and diameter can resist the tension induced by the applied moment.

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