ABAQUS
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to interact with an already running Abaqus/CAE Graphical User Interface (GUI). It allows for the execution of Python scripts within the Abaqus environment and retrieval of messages from the Abaqus messa
What is ABAQUS?
ABAQUS is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp (model context protocol) server designed to interact with an already running abaqus/cae graphical user interface (gui). it allows for the execution of python scripts within the abaqus environment ...
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to interact with an already running Abaqus/CAE Graphical User Interface (GUI). It allows for the execution of Python scripts within the Abaqus environment and retrieval of messages from the Abaqus messa
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Features
- An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed to interact
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx abaqusConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use ABAQUS
The ABAQUS MCP Server enables AI assistants to control a live Abaqus/CAE GUI session on Windows, executing Python scripts inside the running application and retrieving the output from its message log. By automating the File → Run Script menu sequence through GUI automation, it allows engineers to drive finite-element model creation, material assignment, meshing, job submission, and result inspection using natural-language prompts without manually writing or running Abaqus Python scripts. This server is identical in backend to the 'abaqus-mcp-server-for-gui-scripting' project and targets structural engineers and simulation teams working with Abaqus on Windows.
Prerequisites
- Windows OS (required — pywinauto and pygetwindow are Windows-only libraries)
- Python 3.7 or higher installed and on the system PATH
- Abaqus/CAE installed, licensed, and running with the GUI fully loaded before starting the server
- pip install -r requirements.txt (installs mcp[cli], pywinauto, pygetwindow, psutil, pywin32)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Clone the repository
Download the server source from GitHub.
git clone https://github.com/jianzhichun/abaqus-mcp-server.git
cd abaqus-mcp-serverInstall Python dependencies
Install all required packages using pip. These include the MCP SDK and Windows GUI automation libraries.
pip install -r requirements.txtLaunch Abaqus/CAE
Open Abaqus/CAE and ensure the GUI is fully loaded on the Windows desktop. No modal dialogs should be open, as the server automates GUI interactions and requires an idle, responsive interface.
Start the MCP server
Run the server script from the command line. It connects to the running Abaqus GUI and begins accepting MCP tool calls.
python mcp_server.pyConfigure your MCP client
Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json using the absolute path to the mcp_server.py file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"abaqus": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["C:/Users/you/abaqus-mcp-server/mcp_server.py"]
}
}
}ABAQUS Examples
Client configuration
Add to claude_desktop_config.json on Windows. Use the full absolute path to the cloned mcp_server.py file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"abaqus": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["C:/Users/you/abaqus-mcp-server/mcp_server.py"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
These prompts drive Abaqus via execute_script_in_abaqus_gui and get_abaqus_gui_message_log. Always retrieve the message log after script execution to check for errors.
- "Execute a Python script in Abaqus that creates a 3D deformable part named 'Shaft' with a 50mm diameter circular cross-section"
- "Run a script to define a steel material with E=210GPa and Poisson's ratio 0.3, then assign it to the existing part"
- "Submit the analysis job named 'StaticAnalysis' and then retrieve the message log to check if it completed without errors"
- "Get the current Abaqus message log and summarize any warnings or errors from the last script execution"Troubleshooting ABAQUS
Server cannot find the Abaqus window and throws a pywinauto error
Ensure Abaqus/CAE is fully loaded on the desktop and is not minimized, covered by other windows, or showing a modal dialog. Restart Abaqus and wait for it to be fully idle before starting the MCP server.
ImportError for pywinauto or pywin32 when starting the server
These are Windows-only packages. Confirm you are on Windows and that pip installed successfully into the correct Python environment. Run 'pip install pywinauto pywin32' explicitly if requirements.txt installation failed silently.
get_abaqus_gui_message_log returns empty text after script execution
Abaqus processes scripts asynchronously — the message log is not populated instantly. Ask the AI to wait a few seconds after calling execute_script_in_abaqus_gui before retrieving the log. For long-running simulations, wait until the job completes before checking.
Frequently Asked Questions about ABAQUS
What is ABAQUS?
ABAQUS is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp (model context protocol) server designed to interact with an already running abaqus/cae graphical user interface (gui). it allows for the execution of python scripts within the abaqus environment and retrieval of messages from the abaqus messa It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install ABAQUS?
Follow the installation instructions on the ABAQUS GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with ABAQUS?
ABAQUS works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is ABAQUS free to use?
Yes, ABAQUS is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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