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Use Steel Base Plate Designer with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Calculates steel column base plate dimensions, thickness, and anchor bolt requirements using AISC standards.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Steel Base Plate Designer capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Steel Base Plate Designer.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Steel Base Plate Designer.

  1. 01

    Design base plate

    Performs the primary structural calculation to determine the required geometry of the base plate

  2. 02

    Get bolt specifications

    Recommends standard anchor bolt sizes and embedment depths based on calculated tension requirements

  3. 03

    Validate anchor layout

    Checks if a specific anchor bolt configuration can effectively resist the tension caused by the applied moment

  4. 04

    Calculate bearing capacity

    Determines the maximum allowable axial load the concrete can support given the base plate area

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
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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

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

FAQ

Questions Steel Base Plate Designer owners ask.

  • 01

    What standards does this capability follow?

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

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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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