AI Agent for MATLAB MCP Tools
Integrate MATLAB Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools seamlessly into your workflow. Run complete MATLAB scripts, execute specific sections, maintain workspace state, and capture plots—all programmatically and interactively. Boost productivity for data analysis, visualization, and MATLAB-based automation with robust error handling and easy setup.
Interactive MATLAB Script Execution
Run complete MATLAB scripts or individual sections on demand. Maintain context between executions, visualize data with plots, and automate repetitive MATLAB tasks directly from your development environment. Perfect for rapid prototyping and data-driven workflows.
- Full Script Execution.
- Run MATLAB scripts in their entirety and capture output, including plots and figures.
- Section-Based Execution.
- Execute specific sections of MATLAB files using cell mode (%%), maintaining workspace state.
- Plot and Visualization Capture.
- Automatically capture and store plot images generated during script execution.
- Workspace Context Persistence.
- Preserve workspace variables and context between executions, even after errors.
Seamless Integration and Automation
Streamline MATLAB automation by integrating MCP tools with Cline, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible clients. Configure, test, and deploy MATLAB workflows easily, with robust error handling and output management for reproducible results.
- Easy Configuration.
- Flexible setup with MCP configuration for Cline/Cursor and environment variable support.
- Robust Error Handling.
- Get detailed error messages and maintain workspace state even after failed script runs.
- Automated Output Management.
- Store and organize generated plots and output files in dedicated directories for reproducibility.
Powerful Tools for MATLAB Development
Access a suite of tools, including script and section execution, workspace inspection, and script creation. Enhance collaboration and efficiency in MATLAB-based research, analytics, and engineering projects.
- Tool Suite Access.
- Utilize tools for executing scripts, sections, creating new MATLAB files, and accessing the workspace.
- Collaboration Ready.
- Integrate with team workflows using open-source protocols and configuration.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available MATLAB MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the MATLAB MCP integration:
- execute_matlab_script
Run complete MATLAB scripts or code snippets and capture output including plots and results.
- execute_matlab_section
Execute specific sections of a MATLAB script, supporting cell mode and workspace context preservation.
- get_script_sections
Get information about all executable sections within a MATLAB script file.
- create_matlab_script
Create a new MATLAB script file with specified content for further editing and execution.
- get_workspace
Retrieve the current MATLAB workspace variables and their values for inspection or debugging.
Boost Your MATLAB Workflow with MCP Tools
Experience seamless, interactive MATLAB development right from your favorite editor. Run scripts, execute sections, and visualize results instantly with the MATLAB MCP Tool. Ready to elevate your productivity?
What is matlab-mcp-tools
matlab-mcp-tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server developed by neuromechanist that integrates MATLAB with AI assistants and development environments. This server acts as a bridge, allowing users to execute MATLAB scripts, run individual script sections, inspect and manage workspace variables, and even generate new MATLAB scripts—all remotely and programmatically via MCP-compatible clients such as Cline, Cursor, and FlowHunt. By standardizing these interactions, matlab-mcp-tools enables developers, researchers, and engineers to automate, streamline, and enhance their MATLAB development workflows. It supports cell-based code execution for rapid prototyping and debugging, workspace transparency for better environment control, and seamless connectivity with AI-driven tools, greatly improving productivity and interoperability between MATLAB and modern AI-enhanced software ecosystems.
Capabilities
What we can do with matlab-mcp-tools
matlab-mcp-tools empowers users to automate MATLAB interactions from AI assistants and modern editors. With its robust set of tools, you can remotely execute scripts, run and debug individual code sections, manage workspace variables, and create new scripts—enabling seamless integration into AI-assisted workflows and boosting developer efficiency.
- Automated MATLAB Script Execution
- Run entire MATLAB scripts or code snippets remotely for streamlined, repeatable computations.
- Section-based Code Exploration
- Execute and debug specific sections of MATLAB files using cell mode, accelerating prototyping and research.
- Workspace Management
- Inspect and manage MATLAB workspace variables from afar, providing greater transparency and control.
- Script Creation Automation
- Generate new MATLAB scripts programmatically, making experiment setup and documentation faster.
- Integration with AI Editors
- Connect MATLAB workflows to AI-powered editors like Cline and Cursor for enhanced ergonomics and automation.
What is matlab-mcp-tools
AI agents benefit from matlab-mcp-tools by gaining programmatic access to MATLAB's powerful computational environment. This enables AI workflows to dynamically execute code, monitor results, modify scripts, and manage data within MATLAB, unlocking new levels of automation, iterative experimentation, and intelligent assistance for scientific computing.