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DDA MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for controlling astronomy equipment. Supports Dark Dragons Astronomy devices and any ASCOM Alpaca-compatible equipment.

Installation

npm install -g @darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-server

Or run directly with npx:

npx @darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-server

Related MCP server: mcp-server-ascom

Configuration

Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dda": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add dda -- npx @darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-server

Tools

Device Discovery

Tool

Description

discover_devices

Discover Dark Dragons Astronomy devices on the local network via UDP broadcast

discover_alpaca_devices

Discover ASCOM Alpaca devices on the local network

Dark Dragons Astronomy Devices

DragonLAIR (Roll-off Roof Controller)

Tool

Description

get_device_status

Get the current status of a device

get_device_settings

Get device settings including safety config, location, and motor settings

open_roof

Open the observatory roof

close_roof

Close the observatory roof

abort_roof

Abort the current roof operation

get_mount_sensors

Get status of mount sensors connected to a DragonLAIR

locate_device

Make a device beep/flash to help locate it physically

Mount Sensor

Tool

Description

get_mount_sensor_status

Get status of a standalone Mount Sensor (pitch, roll, safe position)

DragonLIGHT (Flat Panel Controller)

Tool

Description

get_flat_panel_status

Get flat panel status (on/off, brightness)

turn_on_flat_panel

Turn on the flat panel light

turn_off_flat_panel

Turn off the flat panel light

set_flat_panel_brightness

Set brightness level (0-255)

ASCOM Alpaca Devices

All Alpaca devices must first be connected using alpaca_device_connect.

Connection Management

Tool

Description

alpaca_device_connect

Connect or disconnect any Alpaca device

Telescope

Tool

Description

alpaca_telescope_status

Get telescope position, tracking state, and slewing status

alpaca_telescope_slew

Slew to coordinates (RA/Dec or Alt/Az)

alpaca_telescope_park

Park or unpark the telescope

alpaca_telescope_tracking

Enable or disable tracking

alpaca_telescope_abort

Abort any slew in progress

Camera

Tool

Description

alpaca_camera_status

Get camera temperature, cooler state, and exposure status

alpaca_camera_cooler

Control cooler on/off and set target temperature

alpaca_camera_expose

Start a light or dark exposure

alpaca_camera_abort

Abort the current exposure

Focuser

Tool

Description

alpaca_focuser_status

Get focuser position, temperature, and movement state

alpaca_focuser_move

Move focuser to a specific position

alpaca_focuser_halt

Halt focuser movement

Filter Wheel

Tool

Description

alpaca_filterwheel_status

Get current filter position and available filters

alpaca_filterwheel_set

Change to a specific filter position

Dome

Tool

Description

alpaca_dome_status

Get dome shutter state, position, and slewing status

alpaca_dome_shutter

Open or close the dome shutter

alpaca_dome_slew

Slew dome to a specific azimuth

Rotator

Tool

Description

alpaca_rotator_status

Get rotator position and movement state

alpaca_rotator_move

Move rotator to absolute or relative position

alpaca_rotator_halt

Halt rotator movement

Switch

Tool

Description

alpaca_switch_status

Get status of all switches on a device

alpaca_switch_set

Set a switch on or off

alpaca_switch_set_value

Set a switch to a specific value

Cover Calibrator

Tool

Description

alpaca_covercalibrator_status

Get cover and calibrator state

alpaca_covercalibrator_cover

Open, close, or halt the cover

alpaca_covercalibrator_calibrator

Turn calibrator on (with brightness) or off

Safety Monitor

Tool

Description

alpaca_safetymonitor_status

Get safety monitor status (safe/unsafe)

Observing Conditions (Weather)

Tool

Description

alpaca_observingconditions_status

Get weather data (temperature, humidity, wind, cloud cover, etc.)

Supported Devices

Dark Dragons Astronomy

  • DragonLAIR - Roll-off roof controller with mount sensor integration

  • DragonLIGHT - Flat panel controller for calibration frames

  • Mount Sensor - Detects telescope position for safe roof operation

ASCOM Alpaca Compatible

Any device implementing the ASCOM Alpaca API:

  • Telescopes / Mounts

  • Cameras (CCD/CMOS)

  • Focusers

  • Filter Wheels

  • Domes

  • Rotators

  • Switches / Power Controllers

  • Cover Calibrators / Flat Panels

  • Safety Monitors

  • Weather Stations

License

ISC

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