Search building products & manufacturers for AI agents: CAD, BIM, specs by CSI from arcat.com
Connect Remote server
claude mcp add --transport http arcat https://mcp.arcat.com/mcp --header "x-api-key: <X_API_KEY>"
{
"mcpServers": {
"arcat": {
"url": "https://mcp.arcat.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-api-key": "<X_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}
{
"servers": {
"arcat": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.arcat.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-api-key": "<X_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}
Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector
URL: https://mcp.arcat.com/mcp
Replace the values in angle brackets with your own. Keys stay on your machine; we never see them.
Tools 4 found in our last check
search_productsSearch for building products by keyword, CSI MasterFormat section, or content format. Returns product details with links to specifications, CAD, BIM, and catalog downloads on arcat.com.
search_manufacturersSearch for building product manufacturers by name, keyword, or CSI MasterFormat section. Returns company details with links to their ARCAT profile.
get_manufacturerGet detailed profile for a specific building product manufacturer by their ARCAT ID. Returns company info, CSI sections, available content types, and product count.
browse_csi_sectionsBrowse CSI MasterFormat building product categories. No parameters: list all divisions (e.g., "07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection"). Division only: list all entries under that division. Division + level: filter by hierarchy depth: Level 1 = Groups (e.g., 07 10 00 Dampproofing…
Headers
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
x-api-keyOptional | ARCAT MCP API key. Discovery (initialize, tools/list) is open and needs no key; tool execution requires one. Request a key from [email protected]. |
Details
| Endpoint | https://mcp.arcat.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP) |
| First published | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Last updated | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Registry name | com.arcat/arcat |
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