Simpson Strong-Tie Agent
Construction product lookup for Simpson Strong-Tie structural catalog
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http simpson-strong-tie-agent 'https://simpson-strong-agent.onrender.com/mcp'{
"mcpServers": {
"simpson-strong-tie-agent": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://simpson-strong-agent.onrender.com/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
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
Hive Civilization
Hive Civilization is the cryptographic backbone of autonomous agent commerce — the layer that makes every agent transaction provable, every payment settable, and every decision defensible.
This repository is part of the PROVABLE · SETTABLE · DEFENSIBLE pillar.
- thehiveryiq.com
- hiveagentiq.com
- agent-card: https://hivetrust.onrender.com/.well-known/agent-card.json
Frequently asked questions
What is Simpson Strong-Tie Agent?
Construction product lookup for Simpson Strong-Tie structural catalog
How do I install Simpson Strong-Tie Agent?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http simpson-strong-tie-agent 'https://simpson-strong-agent.onrender.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Simpson Strong-Tie Agent need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Simpson Strong-Tie Agent open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Simpson Strong-Tie Agent?
It is published by srotzin. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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