How do I connect EnergyPlus MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `docker run -it --rm -v "$(pwd)":/workspace -w /workspace/energyplus-mcp-server energyplus-mcp-dev bash` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code as compatible clients.

Is EnergyPlus MCP Server free?

MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.

What can EnergyPlus MCP Server do?

EnergyPlus MCP Server documents 35 tools to the agent, including add_coating_outside, add_output_meters, add_output_variables. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

EnergyPlus MCP

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by LBNL-ETA

The first open-source Model Context Protocol server enabling AI assistants and applications to interact programmatically with EnergyPlus building energy simulation.

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$docker run -it --rm -v "$(pwd)":/workspace -w /workspace/energyplus-mcp-server energyplus-mcp-dev bash

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35 of 35 tools

Documented tools (35)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

add_coating_outside

Apply surface coatings

add_output_meters

Add energy meters

add_output_variables

Add output variables

add_window_film_outside

Add window films

change_infiltration_by_mult

Modify infiltration rates

check_simulation_settings

Review simulation control settings

clear_logs

Clear/rotate log files

copy_file

Intelligent file copying with path resolution

create_interactive_plot

Generate HTML visualizations

discover_hvac_loops

Find all HVAC loops

get_error_logs

Get error logs

get_loop_topology

Get HVAC loop details

get_materials

Extract material definitions

get_model_summary

Extract basic model information

get_output_meters

Get/discover energy meters

get_output_variables

Get/discover output variables

get_server_configuration

Get server configuration info

get_server_logs

View recent logs

get_server_status

Check server health

get_surfaces

Get building surface information

inspect_electric_equipment

Analyze equipment loads

inspect_lights

Analyze lighting loads

inspect_people

Analyze occupancy settings

inspect_schedules

Analyze all schedule objects

list_available_files

Browse sample files and weather data

list_zones

List all thermal zones with properties

load_idf_model

Load and validate IDF files

modify_electric_equipment

Update equipment loads

modify_lights

Update lighting loads

modify_people

Update occupancy settings

modify_run_period

Adjust simulation time periods

modify_simulation_control

Modify simulation parameters

run_energyplus_simulation

Execute simulations

validate_idf

Comprehensive model validation

visualize_loop_diagram

Generate HVAC diagrams

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about EnergyPlus MCP Server

How do I connect EnergyPlus MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `docker run -it --rm -v "$(pwd)":/workspace -w /workspace/energyplus-mcp-server energyplus-mcp-dev bash` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code as compatible clients.
Is EnergyPlus MCP Server free?: MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.
What can EnergyPlus MCP Server do?: EnergyPlus MCP Server documents 35 tools to the agent, including add_coating_outside, add_output_meters, add_output_variables. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.