Generic SCPI Instrument MCP Server
by k-dense-aiio.github.K-Dense-AI/labmcp-scpiv0.1.3
Generic MCP server for any SCPI instrument over VISA, TCP or serial, with command allow/deny lists.
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Install Generic SCPI Instrument MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add scpi-instrument -- uvx labmcp-scpiInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"scpi-instrument": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"labmcp-scpi"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"scpi-instrument": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"labmcp-scpi"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"scpi-instrument": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"labmcp-scpi"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"scpi-instrument": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"labmcp-scpi"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABMCP_ADDRESS | — | — | Instrument address, e.g. serial:///dev/ttyUSB0 or tcp://192.168.1.50:5025 |
| LABMCP_SIMULATE | — | — | Set to 1 to use the built-in simulator (no hardware) |
| LABMCP_READ_ONLY | — | — | Set to 1 to disable all state-changing tools |
| LABMCP_LIMITS | — | — | Safety limit overrides, e.g. max_temperature_c=80 |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 13d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · official registry · v0.1.3
FAQ
›How do I install the Generic SCPI Instrument MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add scpi-instrument -- uvx labmcp-scpi. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Generic SCPI Instrument require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Generic SCPI Instrument as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Generic SCPI Instrument in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.K-Dense-AI/labmcp-scpi.