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Use Steel Gusset Plate Designer with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Design structural gusset plate connections using Whitmore section and block shear analysis.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Steel Gusset Plate Designer capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Steel Gusset Plate Designer.

  1. 01

    Determine plate dimensions

    Calculates the necessary width and height of the gusset plate

  2. 02

    Calculate plate thickness

    Determines the minimum required thickness of the gusset plate

  3. 03

    Calculate weld requirements

    Determines the size and length of welds needed

  4. 04

    Design bolt layout

    Specifies the number, diameter, and spacing of bolts required

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
{
  "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

FAQ

Questions Steel Gusset Plate Designer owners ask.

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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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