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Thorlabs Optical Power Meter

MCP server · by K-Dense-AI

Developer Tools Python v0.1.2

MCP server for Thorlabs optical power meters (PM100 family, PM400, PM101, PM5020) over SCPI.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

Pythonuvx labmcp-thorlabs-pm

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "labmcp-thorlabs-pm": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "labmcp-thorlabs-pm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Thorlabs Optical Power Meter is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Python and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Thorlabs Optical Power Meter MCP server?

Thorlabs Optical Power Meter is an MCP server by K-Dense-AI. MCP server for Thorlabs optical power meters (PM100 family, PM400, PM101, PM5020) over SCPI.

How do I install Thorlabs Optical Power Meter?

Install it with: uvx labmcp-thorlabs-pm. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Thorlabs Optical Power Meter free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/lab-instrument-mcps. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Thorlabs Optical Power Meter?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.