MathCAD MCP Server

Name: MathCAD MCP Server
Author: hvkshetry

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About MathCAD MCP Server

MCP server for PTC MathCAD Prime control: AI agents manage worksheet operations (open/close/save), set/retrieve values with unit support (scalars, strings, matrices), control calculation states (pause/resume/recalculate), and export to PDF/RTF/XPS formats via Windows COM automati

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mathcad": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "path/to/mathcad-mcp/standalone.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MATHCAD_VISIBLE": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Get the running MathCAD version

Open a MathCAD worksheet from a file path

Close a specific worksheet

Close all open worksheets

Quit the MathCAD application entirely

Save a worksheet to a specified path and format

Save the worksheet in place

Bring a worksheet to the front

Set a numerical input with optional units

Set a string input

Set a matrix input with optional units

Retrieve the current value of a designated input (real/string/matrix)

Retrieve the current value of a designated matrix input

Recalculate a worksheet

Alias for calculating the worksheet

Pause worksheet calculation

Resume worksheet calculation

Get a designated output value (real, string, or matrix)

Get a numerical output value from a worksheet

Get a numerical output value with conversion to specified units

Get a matrix output from a worksheet

Get a matrix output with unit conversion

Save the worksheet as a PDF file (Mathcad Prime 5+ only)

Save the worksheet as an RTF file

Save the worksheet as an XPS file

Check if a worksheet is read-only

Check if a worksheet has unsaved changes

Force-set the 'modified' status of a worksheet

Overview

What is MathCAD MCP Server?

MathCAD MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with PTC MathCAD Prime, enabling AI assistants like Claude to open, edit, calculate, and export MathCAD worksheets. It is built for engineers and users who want to automate MathCAD workflows through a standardized interface.

How to use MathCAD MCP Server?

Install Python dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, then run python install_standalone.py (optionally with --hide to hide the MathCAD window). This configures Claude Desktop automatically. Alternatively, manually edit Claude Desktop’s configuration file to point to standalone.py with the MATHCAD_VISIBLE environment variable. Once running, the server exposes tools, resources, and prompt templates for worksheet management and calculation tasks.

Key features of MathCAD MCP Server

Open, close, and save MathCAD worksheets
Set numerical, string, and matrix inputs with units
Retrieve calculation results with proper units
Pause, resume, and recalculate worksheets
Export worksheets as PDF, RTF, and XPS files
Query worksheet status, inputs, and outputs via MCP resources

Use cases of MathCAD MCP Server

Solve physics problems by setting parameters and extracting outputs
Perform engineering analysis (e.g., beam deflection) with automated recalculation
Generate reports by exporting worksheets to PDF after calculations
Create and manage worksheet templates for standardized workflows
Integrate MathCAD with AI assistants for natural language control of calculations