MCP Server

Connect Claude or any AI assistant to Strutter AI to manage RFPs, search your Q&A library, and automate vendor responses.

Strutter AI provides an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets you use Claude, or any AI assistant that supports MCP, to manage your RFP responses directly from a conversation. No need to switch between tabs or learn a new interface. Just ask your assistant what you need and it handles the rest.

Getting connected

Setting up takes about a minute:

  1. Open Claude Desktop and go to Settings
  2. Navigate to MCP Servers and click Add Server
  3. Enter the server URL: https://mcp.strutterai.com/mcp
  4. When prompted, sign in with your Strutter AI account. OAuth handles the rest.

That's it. All 16 tools become available in your Claude conversation immediately.

You can also connect from Claude Code or any other MCP-compatible AI assistant. Use the same server URL and sign in when prompted.

What you can do

Once connected, your AI assistant can use 16 tools organized into four categories.

View your RFPs

Get a clear picture of your workload and what still needs attention.

  • list_assigned_rfps: See all RFPs assigned to you with status, deadlines, and progress.
  • get_rfp_questions: View questions for an RFP grouped by section.
  • get_response_gaps: Find which questions still need answers.

Work with your Q&A library

Build and manage your knowledge base of reusable answers.

  • search_qa: Search your knowledge base for reusable answers using full-text search.
  • list_qa_entries: Browse entries with filtering and pagination.
  • create_qa_entry: Add a new question-answer pair.
  • bulk_create_qa_entries: Add multiple entries at once.
  • update_qa_entry: Edit an existing entry.
  • delete_qa_entry: Remove an entry permanently.

Respond to RFPs

Draft, review, and submit your responses without leaving the conversation.

  • auto_fill_responses: AI matches your Q&A library to open questions and suggests answers.
  • save_draft_responses: Save answers as drafts without submitting.
  • submit_responses: Final submission (cannot be undone).
  • get_job_status: Check progress of AI processing jobs.

The auto-fill tool is read-only. It returns suggestions based on your Q&A library but does not save anything. You can review the suggestions, ask your assistant to adjust them, and then save drafts when you are satisfied.

Submitting responses is permanent. Once you use submit_responses, your answers are sent to the RFP creator and cannot be changed. Always review your drafts before submitting.

Attach documents

Upload files or generate PDFs to include with your responses.

  • upload_file: Upload a file attachment (up to 15 MB).
  • list_uploaded_files: See files uploaded for a question.
  • generate_and_upload_document: Generate a PDF from markdown and attach it.

Example prompts

You do not need to remember tool names. Just describe what you need in plain language:

  • "What RFPs are assigned to me?": Lists your active RFPs with deadlines and progress.
  • "Show me the questions for the pending RFP and tell me which ones still need answers.": Pulls up the RFP questions and highlights gaps.
  • "Complete my RFP responses using my Q&A library.": Runs auto-fill to match existing answers to open questions, then saves drafts.
  • "Generate a PDF summary of our responses and attach it to question 1.": Creates a formatted document and uploads it as an attachment.

Requirements

To use the MCP server, you need:

  • A Strutter AI vendor account with an active organization.
  • Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or any MCP-compatible AI assistant.
  • An active RFP invitation from a buyer. You need at least one assigned RFP to work with.

Next steps

  • Vendor portal. Learn how to manage RFP responses in the web interface.
  • API access. Use the REST API for programmatic integrations.
  • FAQ. Common questions about Strutter AI features.
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