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Connect Steel Braced Frame Drift 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 lateral displacement and stiffness checks for steel frames.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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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 Braced Frame Drift.

  1. 01

    Analyze deformation components

    This capability breaks down total drift into its individual contributing factors. It identifies how much displacement comes from brace elongation, column shortening, and connection deformation.

  2. 02

    Calculate story drift

    This capability calculates the total horizontal displacement at a specific level. It provides the exact displacement value for the story you specify.

  3. 03

    Get brace geometry

    This capability determines the geometric properties of the brace. It uses your frame dimensions to find the necessary brace length and angle.

  4. 04

    Verify stiffness requirement

    This capability checks if your current brace configuration meets a specific stiffness threshold. It tells you if the design is compliant or if it falls short.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Compliance Checking

Verify if a proposed brace stiffness meets the minimum requirements for a specific project.

02

Drift Analysis

Calculate the total horizontal displacement at a specific story to ensure it stays within limits.

03

Geometry Sizing

Determine the exact length and angle for a brace given the story height and bay width.

04

Deformation Troubleshooting

Break down total drift to see if column shortening is the primary cause of movement.

One connector, every AI

Steel Braced Frame Drift 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 Braced Frame Drift 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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893ms average. Fast in production.

Steel Braced Frame Drift is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1190ms
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Fastest day
715ms
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1190ms
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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 Braced Frame Drift, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Steel Braced Frame Drift Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bUxtTOKHdBnLxOUXKMcRCnYL87bhKgS4CR0GGZl0/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 Braced Frame Drift capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-braced-frame-drift-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bUxtTOKHdBnLxOUXKMcRCnYL87bhKgS4CR0GGZl0/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 Braced Frame Drift in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Steel Braced Frame Drift owners hand off.

Structural engineers use this MCP to automate repetitive lateral analysis tasks. You can hand off geometric calculations and compliance checks to your AI client.

  • 01

    Structural Engineer

    Uses the capability to verify drift ratios and stiffness compliance for steel frames.

  • 02

    Steel Detailer

    Uses the geometry capability to confirm brace dimensions for fabrication.

  • 03

    Building Designer

    Uses drift calculations to ensure structural stability during the design phase.

FAQ

Questions Steel Braced Frame Drift owners ask.

  • 01

    What can this MCP calculate for steel frames?

    It calculates story drift, brace geometry, and verifies if brace stiffness meets specific requirements.

  • 02

    How does it handle deformation analysis?

    The capability breaks down total drift into components like brace elongation, column shortening, and connection deformation.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 04

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

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

  • 05

    Can it help with brace sizing?

    Yes, it uses the get_brace_geometry capability to determine the length and angle of a brace based on your frame dimensions.

  • 06

    How do I calculate the drift at a specific floor?

    Use the calculate_story_drift capability by providing the story height, bay width, brace area, applied load, total stories, and the target story level.

  • 07

    Can I check if my brace meets design requirements?

    Yes, use the verify_stiffness_requirement capability to compare your current brace stiffness against the minimum required stiffness.

  • 08

    What factors contribute to the total drift?

    Total drift is composed of brace elongation, column shortening, and connection deformation. You can use analyze_deformation_components to see the percentage contribution of each.

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