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Connect Steel Bolt Pretension Calculator to your AI

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 tension and tightening data for structural steel connections.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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

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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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

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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.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Steel Bolt Pretension.

  1. 01

    Get hardware requirements

    This capability identifies the specific washers and surface treatments your bolt assembly needs.

  2. 02

    Validate inspection protocol

    This capability defines the exact steps an installer must take to verify pretension was applied correctly.

  3. 03

    Calculate minimum pretension

    This capability determines the required axial tension force for your connection.

  4. 04

    Determine tightening method

    This capability provides specific instructions for using rotation or torque to reach target tension.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Slip-Critical Connections

Calculate the minimum pretension needed to meet specific slip resistance requirements.

02

Field Installation Guidance

Get specific rotation or torque instructions for installers on a job site.

03

Hardware Procurement

Identify the exact washers and surface treatments needed before ordering materials.

04

Quality Assurance

Generate and validate inspection protocols to ensure bolts are tightened correctly.

One connector, every AI

Steel Bolt Pretension 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 Bolt Pretension 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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912ms average. Fast in production.

Steel Bolt Pretension is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1086ms
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Fastest day
663ms
Slowest day
1086ms
14-day trend
Slowing+14%

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 Bolt Pretension, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Steel Bolt Pretension Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_IIIoJihzhwA8RWZQLlA4LIVEdaDr5eZZHoB5IOz7/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 Bolt Pretension capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-bolt-pretension-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_IIIoJihzhwA8RWZQLlA4LIVEdaDr5eZZHoB5IOz7/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 Bolt Pretension in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Steel Bolt Pretension owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing structural steel assembly and design.

  • 01

    Structural Engineers

    They hand off design requirements and tension specs to the AI for calculation.

  • 02

    Steel Installers

    They use the AI to get precise tightening instructions and inspection steps on-site.

  • 03

    Quality Control Inspectors

    They use the capability to verify that field installations meet the required protocols.

FAQ

Questions Steel Bolt Pretension owners ask.

  • 01

    What standards does this MCP follow?

    The calculations and protocols are based on AISC and EN 1090 standards.

  • 02

    Can I use this for torque-controlled installations?

    Yes, the capability provides specific tightening instructions for torque-controlled methods.

  • 03

    Does this help with hardware selection?

    Yes, it identifies the necessary washers and surface treatments for your bolt assembly.

  • 04

    How do I verify if a bolt was tightened correctly?

    The MCP provides a validated inspection protocol to help installers verify pretension.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 06

    Which standards does this capability support?

    The capability supports calculations based on AISC and EN 1090 standards.

  • 07

    Can I use this for slip-critical connections?

    Yes, you can use calculate_minimum_pretension to determine the required tension for slip-critical connections.

  • 08

    How do I know if I need hardened washers?

    You can use get_hardware_requirements to identify if hardened washers are necessary for your specific bolt diameter and connection type.

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