What design standard does this MCP use?

This MCP uses the AISC LRFD methodology for all steel beam calculations.

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

Does it handle deflection checks?

Yes, the verify_serviceability capability checks if the beam meets maximum allowable deflection limits.

How does it select a beam profile?

The select_beam_section capability identifies a profile from the catalog that satisfies both strength and stability requirements.

Do I need to host the MCP myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.

What design standard does this capability follow?

The capability follows the AISC LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) specification for structural steel design.

How does the capability handle lateral-torsional buckling?

It uses the check_lateral_stability capability to calculate a buckling capacity reduction factor based on the lateral support spacing provided.

Can I check if a beam meets deflection limits?

Yes, you can use the verify_serviceability capability to ensure the beam's vertical displacement is within the specified limits.

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Connect Steel Beam Design Pro to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Run precise AISC LRFD calculations directly in your AI client.

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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 · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Steel Beam Design Pro.

01
Calculate required modulus
This capability finds the minimum section modulus you need to resist a specific bending moment.
02
Calculate shear capacity
Use this to confirm a selected beam can safely handle vertical shear forces.
03
Check lateral stability
This capability evaluates if a beam is at risk of lateral-torsional buckling based on how it is supported.

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04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through Steel Beam Design Pro.

04
Select beam section
This capability picks a specific steel profile from the catalog that meets your strength and stability needs.
05
Verify serviceability
Use this to check if your chosen beam stays within allowable deflection limits.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid Beam Sizing

Input a span and load to quickly find the required section modulus.

Stability Verification

Check if a beam needs more lateral bracing to prevent buckling.

Serviceability Audits

Verify that a specific beam profile won't deflect beyond allowable limits.

Section Optimization

Find the most efficient steel profile that meets all strength and stability criteria.

One connector, every AI

Steel Beam Design Pro 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Steel Beam Design Pro 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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Steel Beam Design Pro is checked daily against the live service.

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Fastest day: 743ms
Slowest day: 1048ms
14-day trend: Stable-4%

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One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 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 Beam Design Pro, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Steel Beam Design Pro Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ty0J7IDCSo4kaqBpndARblvaNvCKVEVEP64tt5bh/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Steel Beam Design Pro capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

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  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-beam-design-pro-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ty0J7IDCSo4kaqBpndARblvaNvCKVEVEP64tt5bh/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Steel Beam Design Pro in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Steel Beam Design Pro owners hand off.

This MCP is built for structural engineers who want to automate repetitive AISC LRFD calculations within their existing AI workflows.

01
Structural Engineer
Hands off load and span data to the agent to get rapid section sizing and stability checks.
02
Civil Engineer
Uses the agent to verify beam serviceability and shear capacity for construction projects.
03
Design Technologist
Integrates AISC standards into AI-driven design workflows for faster profile selection.

FAQ

Questions Steel Beam Design Pro owners ask.

01
What design standard does this MCP use?
This MCP uses the AISC LRFD methodology for all steel beam calculations.
02
Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?
Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
03
Does it handle deflection checks?
Yes, the verify_serviceability capability checks if the beam meets maximum allowable deflection limits.
04
How does it select a beam profile?
The select_beam_section capability identifies a profile from the catalog that satisfies both strength and stability requirements.
05
Do I need to host the MCP myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.
06
What design standard does this capability follow?
The capability follows the AISC LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) specification for structural steel design.
07
How does the capability handle lateral-torsional buckling?
It uses the check_lateral_stability capability to calculate a buckling capacity reduction factor based on the lateral support spacing provided.
08
Can I check if a beam meets deflection limits?
Yes, you can use the verify_serviceability capability to ensure the beam's vertical displacement is within the specified limits.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Calculate required modulus

Calculate shear capacity

Check lateral stability

04-05

Select beam section

Verify serviceability

What teams actually run

Rapid Beam Sizing

Stability Verification

Serviceability Audits

Section Optimization

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

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Structural Engineer

Civil Engineer

Design Technologist

What design standard does this MCP use?

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Does it handle deflection checks?

How does it select a beam profile?

Do I need to host the MCP myself?

What design standard does this capability follow?

How does the capability handle lateral-torsional buckling?

Can I check if a beam meets deflection limits?

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