Use Steel Bolt Pretension with your AI.
Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Calculate precise bolt pretension, tightening methods, and inspection protocols using AISC and EN 1090 standards.
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Complete set · 4 capabilities
The complete Steel Bolt Pretension capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Steel Bolt Pretension.
01-04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Steel Bolt Pretension.
- 01
Get hardware requirements
Identifies the necessary washers and surface treatments required for the bolt assembly
- 02
Validate inspection protocol
Defines how the installer should verify that the pretension has been correctly applied
- 03
Calculate minimum pretension
Determines the required axial tension force needed for the connection
- 04
Determine tightening method
Provides the specific tightening instruction (rotation or torque) to achieve the target tension
Observed, not estimated
854ms average. Fast in production.
Steel Bolt Pretension is checked daily against the live service.
- Fastest day
- 854ms
- Slowest day
- 854ms
- 14-day trend
- Stable0%
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.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_IIIoJihzhwA8RWZQLlA4LIVEdaDr5eZZHoB5IOz7/mcpClaude 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 Bolt Pretension capabilities are ready to use.
{
"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
FAQ
Questions Steel Bolt Pretension owners ask.
- 01
Which standards does this capability support?
The capability supports calculations based on AISC and EN 1090 standards.
- 02
Can I use this for slip-critical connections?
Yes, you can use calculate_minimum_pretension to determine the required tension for slip-critical connections.
- 03
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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