EPICS FAQs

Question 1

What is the EPICS MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The EPICS MCP Server is a Python-based tool for interacting with EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System) process variables (PVs). It allows you to retrieve, set, and fetch detailed information about PVs.

Question 2

What can I do with the EPICS MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can use the EPICS MCP Server to get the values of PVs, set new values for PVs, and retrieve detailed information about specific PVs. This facilitates monitoring and control of hardware and software parameters within an EPICS environment.

Question 3

How does the EPICS MCP Server communicate?

Accepted Answer

The EPICS MCP Server communicates over stdio, making it easy to integrate into larger control systems or workflows. It's built with the mcp framework for efficient communication.

Question 4

What are the key functions provided by the EPICS MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server offers three primary functions: `get_pv_value` (retrieves PV value), `set_pv_value` (sets a new value for a PV), and `get_pv_info` (fetches detailed information about a PV).

Question 5

How can I use the EPICS MCP Server with Langchain?

Accepted Answer

To use it with Langchain, install the project dependencies using `pip install -r requirements.txt` and then configure the `StdioServerParameters` with the path to your `server.py` file.

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