Facade and roofing material samples used for AI construction product search
MCP setup

Connect ArchiPlanr to Claude or ChatGPT.

Architects can ask for products in plain language and receive a spec-ready shortlist with certificates, documents, BIM/CAD assets, project images, sustainability evidence, follow-up questions, and supplier actions.

Remote MCP endpoint

Use the hosted HTTPS endpoint in Claude, ChatGPT, or another remote MCP client. Localhost URLs only work for local development clients, not hosted AI products.

Recommended URL

https://api.archiplanr.com/mcp

Legacy API URL

https://api.archiplanr.com/api/mcp

What the connector returns

  • Readable answer text for the AI client plus structured product data for reliable UI and automation.
  • Only published products, manufacturers, documents, assets, and projects from the owned database.
  • Unknown fire ratings, EPDs, BIM/CAD files, prices, carbon data, or availability stay explicit.
  • Quote, sample, file, and supplier-contact actions open a lead form before details are sent.

Claude

Claude custom connectors use a remote MCP server URL. For organization workspaces, an owner adds the connector first, then members enable it for their chats.

  1. 1Open Claude settings and go to Connectors.
  2. 2For Pro or Max, add a custom connector. For Team or Enterprise, an owner can add it under Organization settings.
  3. 3Paste the remote MCP server URL: https://api.archiplanr.com/mcp
  4. 4Save the connector, then enable it in the chat where the architect wants to search products.
  5. 5Ask a natural product question and let Claude call the ArchiPlanr tools when product evidence is needed.
Claude remote MCP guide

ChatGPT

ChatGPT connects to a public MCP server through a developer-mode app. The production endpoint must be HTTPS and reachable from OpenAI.

  1. 1In ChatGPT settings, enable developer mode for connectors or apps.
  2. 2Open the plugin/app setup area and create a developer-mode app.
  3. 3Name it ArchiPlanr Construction Search.
  4. 4Use this MCP server URL: https://api.archiplanr.com/mcp
  5. 5Refresh the app metadata after deployments, then select the app from a ChatGPT conversation.
ChatGPT MCP setup guide

Supported tools

Start with `discover_products` for architect conversations. Use narrower tools when a client needs direct document, certificate, BIM, CAD, comparison, or lead actions.

discover_products()
search_products()
search_documents()
search_certificates()
search_bim()
search_cad()
compare_products()
request_quote()
request_sample()
download_bim()
download_cad()
contact_manufacturer()

Try these prompts

"Find timber cladding with B-s2-d0 fire certificate for a housing project in the Netherlands."
"Show facade products with EPDs, BIM files, CAD details, and project reference images."
"Compare these two products and prepare a quotation request form for 850 m2 of facade area."

Supplier actions

When an architect requests a quote, sample, BIM/CAD file, specification document, or supplier contact, the MCP response returns a lead-form template instead of silently sending incomplete data.

Name and email
Company or practice
Project country and location
Project type
Approximate area or size
Timeline
Message for the supplier
Consent to share contact details

Implementation notes

  • Keep the MCP server public and HTTPS in production so hosted AI clients can reach it.
  • Use the `/mcp` URL for new connectors; `/api/mcp` remains available for older integrations.
  • Do not put Supabase service keys or manufacturer delivery credentials into AI client settings.
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