simpson-strong-agent-service
Simpson Strong-Tie MCP service - structural connectors catalog, load calculations, seismic design classification, hurric
Agent-to-agent MCP service providing access to Simpson Strong-Tie's complete structural connector catalog (C-C-2024) for engineering calculations and product selection. Uses x402 protocol payments with USDC on Base L2.
About simpson-strong-agent-service
simpson-strong-agent-service is a community-built MCP server published by srotzin that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Simpson Strong-Tie MCP service - structural connectors catalog, load calculations, seismic design classification, hurric It is categorized under search web, developer tools. This server exposes 9 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
How to install
You can install simpson-strong-agent-service in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
License
simpson-strong-agent-service is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Tools (9)
Search Simpson Strong-Tie catalog across 35+ families and 400+ models
Verify if a connector meets required load capacity using ASD methodology
Size appropriate holdown connector for uplift requirements
Match hurricane tie to specific uplift and lateral load requirements
Classify Seismic Design Category per ASCE 7-22 standards
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Agent
Agent-to-Agent MCP + REST Service — No Human UI
Complete Simpson Strong-Tie structural connector catalog (C-C-2024) exposed as a headless service. Agents call it, agents pay for it, agents get engineering answers.
Endpoints
| Endpoint | Protocol | Description |
|---|---|---|
POST /mcp | JSON-RPC 2.0 | MCP tool interface (9 tools) |
/v1/api/* | REST | Direct HTTP endpoints |
/health | GET | Service health (free) |
/.well-known/simpson-agent.json | GET | Agent discovery (free) |
/.well-known/hive-payments.json | GET | Payment pricing (free) |
MCP Tools
| Tool | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
simpson_product_lookup | Search 35+ families, 400+ models | $0.01 |
simpson_check_load | Verify connector meets required load (ASD) | $0.02 |
simpson_size_holdown | Size holdown for uplift requirements | $0.03 |
simpson_select_hurricane_tie | Match hurricane tie to uplift/lateral | $0.02 |
simpson_classify_sdc | ASCE 7-22 Seismic Design Category classifier | $0.03 |
simpson_corrosion_advisor | Coating selection for environment/lumber | $0.01 |
simpson_products_by_application | Filter by construction application | $0.01 |
simpson_code_reference | Code section → product mapping | $0.01 |
simpson_catalog_stats | Catalog summary statistics | Free |
Payment
x402 protocol — USDC on Base L2. Include X-Payment-Hash header with transaction hash after sending payment.
Internal Hive services: use X-API-Key header.
Catalog Coverage
- Source: Simpson Strong-Tie C-C-2024
- Methodology: ASD (Allowable Stress Design), Safety Factor 3
- Codes: IBC 2012-2024, IRC 2012-2024, ASCE 7-16/7-22, NDS 2018/2024, SDPWS 2015/2021
- SDC: A through F
- ESR Reports: 60+
- Categories: Joist Hangers, Hurricane Ties, Straps, Post Bases, Angles, Holdowns, Shearwalls, Anchors, Fasteners, Truss, Deck, Ridge, Concealed
Hive Ecosystem
- Agent: Atlas-Construction-Pro (engineering species)
- Genome: gen_1a46aebe0037
- DID: did:hive:1463515c-e7b9-46cc-8079-46df92a6a241
- Forge: HiveForge
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