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Use Steel Connection Designer with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Design bolted steel connections with limit state analysis.

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

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Steel Connection Designer capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Steel Connection Designer.

  1. 01

    Bolt configuration tool

    Determines the minimum number of bolts and the required arrangement to resist applied forces

  2. 02

    Plate dimensions tool

    Calculates the physical size of the steel plate required to support the connection

  3. 03

    Prying effects tool

    Assesses the additional tension stress placed on bolts due to plate deformation

  4. 04

    Weld specifications tool

    Defines the welding requirements for connections that involve welded components or reinforcements

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 Connection Designer, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Steel Connection Designer Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_foxz1dtif2xWlg2ZFa8IkhKtkKdJNMSAtBYlLCUW/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 Connection Designer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-connection-designer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_foxz1dtif2xWlg2ZFa8IkhKtkKdJNMSAtBYlLCUW/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 Connection Designer owners ask.

  • 01

    What design method does this server use?

    The server uses the limit state design method to ensure structural safety by checking design strength against applied loads.

  • 02

    How do I calculate the required number of bolts?

    You can use the bolt_configuration_tool by providing the connection type, applied force, bolt grade, diameter, and steel grade.

  • 03

    Does this capability account for prying action?

    Yes, the prying_effects_tool specifically assesses additional tension stress caused by plate deformation.

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