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Connect Steel Gusset Plate Designer to ChatGPT and Claude

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 connection dimensions and weld specs in seconds.

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

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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.

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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 Gusset Plate Designer.

  1. 01

    Determine plate dimensions

    This capability calculates the specific width and height required for your gusset plate.

  2. 02

    Calculate plate thickness

    Use this to find the minimum plate thickness needed to prevent buckling.

  3. 03

    Calculate weld requirements

    This capability determines the exact size and length of welds required for the connection.

  4. 04

    Design bolt layout

    This capability specifies the necessary bolt count, diameter, and spacing for your layout.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Brace Connection Design

Calculate the plate size needed to transfer loads from a brace to a column.

02

Thickness Verification

Check if a specific plate thickness is sufficient to prevent buckling under a known force.

03

Bolt Layout Planning

Generate a bolt pattern that meets specific diameter and spacing constraints.

04

Weld Sizing

Determine the weld length and size needed to secure a gusset plate to a beam.

One connector, every AI

Steel Gusset Plate Designer 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 Gusset Plate Designer 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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866ms average. Fast in production.

Steel Gusset Plate Designer is checked daily against the live service.

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

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

Steel Gusset Plate Designer Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AGSrm0exUxu12Cog7bBnQwndwYvz5wKCRk1MnrR7/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 Gusset Plate Designer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-gusset-plate-designer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AGSrm0exUxu12Cog7bBnQwndwYvz5wKCRk1MnrR7/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 Gusset Plate Designer in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Steel Gusset Plate Designer owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working in structural steel design and heavy construction.

  • 01

    Structural Engineer

    Hands off complex connection math to the agent to verify design safety.

  • 02

    Steel Detailer

    Uses the capability to get quick dimensions for fabrication drawings.

  • 03

    Project Engineer

    Checks connection feasibility during the early design phases.

FAQ

Questions Steel Gusset Plate Designer owners ask.

  • 01

    What kind of analysis does this MCP perform?

    It performs Whitmore section analysis and block shear analysis to design gusset plate connections.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

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

  • 03

    Does it handle different steel grades?

    Yes, the capabilities can process calculations using specific steel grades like S355.

  • 04

    Will it help with buckling issues?

    Yes, one of the primary capabilities calculates the required plate thickness to prevent buckling.

  • 05

    How does it handle eccentric loads?

    The capabilities account for eccentricity and interaction effects to ensure safe force transfer.

  • 06

    How does the capability handle plate buckling?

    The calculate_plate_thickness capability evaluates local buckling stability by considering the axial force, steel grade, and eccentricity to ensure the plate remains stable under load.

  • 07

    Can I design both bolted and welded connections?

    Yes. You can use design_bolt_layout to determine bolt patterns and spacing, or calculate_weld_requirements to find the necessary weld size and length.

  • 08

    What is the Whitmore section used for?

    The Whitmore section is used by determine_plate_dimensions to calculate the effective width of the gusset plate, ensuring the physical dimensions can safely carry the brace force.

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