What data does this MCP provide?

It provides Seismic Design Categories, spectral acceleration values ($S_s$ and $S_1$), and IBC structural detailing requirements.

Which building codes are supported?

The capability provides structural detailing instructions as defined by the International Building Code (IBC).

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Does it cover all US counties?

The capability includes a validation step to check if a specific State and County combination exists in the database.

How do I get structural requirements?

Once your agent identifies the Seismic Design Category, it can use the retrieval capability to get the specific detailing rules.

How can I check if a specific county is covered?

You can use the verify_location_validity capability by providing the state and county name to see if it exists in our seismic database.

What information does the lookup capability provide?

The lookup_seismic_info capability returns the Seismic Design Category (SDC), as well as the Short-Period ($S_s$) and One-Second ($S_1$) spectral acceleration values.

Does this capability provide structural engineering rules?

Yes, by using retrieve_structural_requirements with a specific SDC (A-F), you can get the mandatory detailing instructions required by the IBC.

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Connect US Seismic Zone Checker 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 earthquake risk data and structural requirements instantly.

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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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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 · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through US Seismic Zone Checker.

01
Lookup seismic info
This capability pulls specific seismic parameters and the assigned design category for a location.
02
Retrieve structural requirements
This capability provides the mandatory structural detailing rules tied to a specific Seismic Design Category.
03
Verify location validity
This capability checks if a specific State and County combination exists within the seismic database.

Real work

What teams actually run

Site Feasibility Studies

Your agent checks the seismic risk of a new site to inform early design decisions.

Structural Detailing

You use the capability to find specific reinforcement rules for a determined SDC.

Code Compliance Audits

The AI verifies that a project's design meets the IBC requirements for its specific zone.

Data Verification

You confirm that a specific county is covered by the seismic database before starting work.

One connector, every AI

US Seismic Zone Checker 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.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put US Seismic Zone Checker 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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662ms average. Fast in production.

US Seismic Zone Checker is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 943ms

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Fastest day: 559ms
Slowest day: 943ms
14-day trend: Improving-7%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 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 US Seismic Zone Checker, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with US Seismic Zone Checker. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

US Seismic Zone Checker Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BewLukrEjUUqqK3c9t1an9d9jIJAHO2BfTQlZaUV/mcp

Claude 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 — US Seismic Zone Checker capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "us-seismic-zone-checker-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BewLukrEjUUqqK3c9t1an9d9jIJAHO2BfTQlZaUV/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 US Seismic Zone Checker in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work US Seismic Zone Checker owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working within the US construction and structural engineering sectors.

01
Structural Engineers
They hand off the task of looking up SDC and spectral acceleration values to the AI.
02
Civil Engineers
They use the capability to verify regional earthquake risks during site assessment.
03
Construction Managers
They check structural detailing requirements to ensure site compliance with the IBC.

FAQ

Questions US Seismic Zone Checker owners ask.

01
What data does this MCP provide?
It provides Seismic Design Categories, spectral acceleration values ($S_s$ and $S_1$), and IBC structural detailing requirements.
02
Which building codes are supported?
The capability provides structural detailing instructions as defined by the International Building Code (IBC).
03
Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?
Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
04
Does it cover all US counties?
The capability includes a validation step to check if a specific State and County combination exists in the database.
05
How do I get structural requirements?
Once your agent identifies the Seismic Design Category, it can use the retrieval capability to get the specific detailing rules.
06
How can I check if a specific county is covered?
You can use the verify_location_validity capability by providing the state and county name to see if it exists in our seismic database.
07
What information does the lookup capability provide?
The lookup_seismic_info capability returns the Seismic Design Category (SDC), as well as the Short-Period ($S_s$) and One-Second ($S_1$) spectral acceleration values.
08
Does this capability provide structural engineering rules?
Yes, by using retrieve_structural_requirements with a specific SDC (A-F), you can get the mandatory detailing instructions required by the IBC.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Lookup seismic info

Retrieve structural requirements

Verify location validity

What teams actually run

Site Feasibility Studies

Structural Detailing

Code Compliance Audits

Data Verification

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Construction Managers

What data does this MCP provide?

Which building codes are supported?

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Does it cover all US counties?

How do I get structural requirements?

How can I check if a specific county is covered?

What information does the lookup capability provide?

Does this capability provide structural engineering rules?

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