add_output_variables

MCP tool from EnergyPlus MCP by LBNL-ETA

Add output variables

How to use it

add_output_variables is exposed by the EnergyPlus MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the add_output_variables tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install EnergyPlus MCP

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

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