building-product-bim-cad-specs

# ARCAT Building Products MCP Server The **ARCAT MCP Server** gives AI assistants direct access to [arcat.com](https://www.arcat.com) — the largest free online building product database serving the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry since 1985. Query **500+ manufacturers** and **thousands of building products** across specifications, CAD drawings, BIM models, and product catalogs — all organized by the **CSI MasterFormat** classification system. --- ## Tools **search_products** — Search products by keyword, CSI section, division, or content format (BIM, CAD, spec, catalog). Supports Made in USA filtering and pagination. **search_manufacturers** — Find manufacturers by name, keyword, or CSI MasterFormat section. Returns company profiles with direct links to their ARCAT page. **get_manufacturer** — Retrieve a detailed manufacturer profile by ARCAT ID — company info, CSI sections served, content types available, and product count. **browse_csi_sections** — Navigate the full CSI MasterFormat taxonomy. List divisions, drill into groups, sections, and narrowscope entries. --- ## What You Can Do **Specification Research** > "Find fiber cement rainscreen products with BIM files in CSI section 074600" **Manufacturer Discovery** > "Which manufacturers make thermal insulation products? Show me their profiles." **Category Browsing** > "List all CSI divisions, then drill into Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection" **Product Comparison** > "Search for acoustic ceiling products and compare what content formats each manufacturer offers" **Made in USA Filtering** > "Find Made in USA roofing products with downloadable specs" --- ## Data Coverage - **500+** building product manufacturers - **CSI MasterFormat 2004** — all 50 divisions, thousands of sections - **Content types**: Specifications (3-part CSI), CAD details, BIM/Revit families, product catalogs, certifications - **Every response** includes direct links to product pages on [arcat.com](https://www.arcat.com) --- ## Authentication An API key is required for tool execution. Contact **[email protected]** for access. Server discovery (`initialize`, `tools/list`) is open — no key needed to inspect available tools. --- ## Transport - **Protocol**: MCP over Streamable HTTP - **Endpoint**: `https://mcp.arcat.com/mcp` - **Auth header**: `x-api-key`