How do I use gazebo-mcp?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@gazebo-mcp list models in the world" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

gazebo-mcp

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gazebo-mcp

Python 3.11+ Version License: MIT MCP MergeOS

gazebo-mcp is an MCP server so AI agents can drive Gazebo / gz-sim: worlds, models, poses, pause/step — with a full offline mock for CI and demos (no Gazebo install required).

Product: mergeos-bounties/gazebo-mcp

Highlights

Capability	Description
Offline mock	Seeded world + models; spawn/delete/pose without Gazebo
Live bridge	Optional HTTP/file bridge when `GAZEBO_MCP_MODE=live`
MCP stdio	Cursor / Claude / Grok host integration
CLI	`demo` · `doctor` · `serve` · `call`

Related MCP server: osracer-mcp

Quick start

cd gazebo-mcp
python -m venv .venv
.\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
pip install -e ".[dev]"
gazebo-mcp demo
gazebo-mcp doctor
pytest -q

gazebo-mcp serve

Modes

Mode	Env	Behavior
mock (default)	`GAZEBO_MCP_MODE=mock`	In-memory world graph
live	`GAZEBO_MCP_MODE=live` + bridge URL/file	Forwards to local Gazebo bridge

Tools

Tool	Purpose
`gazebo_doctor`	Connectivity / sim health
`gazebo_seed_demo`	Reset mock shapes world
`gazebo_world_info`	World name, paused, sim time
`gazebo_list_models`	Models in the world
`gazebo_spawn` / `gazebo_delete`	Model lifecycle
`gazebo_set_pose` / `gazebo_get_pose`	Pose control
`gazebo_pause` / `gazebo_unpause` / `gazebo_step`	Clock control

Examples

Development

ruff check src tests
pytest -q
gazebo-mcp tools list

MergeOS bounties

Star → claim issue → PR to master → MRG 25–200.
See mergeos.

License

MIT · MergeOS / ThanhTrucSolutions

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