Nordic Thingy:52 MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| scan_devicesA | Scan for nearby Nordic Thingy:52 devices. Args: timeout: Scan duration in seconds (default: 10.0, accepts both int and float) Returns: List of discovered Thingy devices with their addresses, names, and signal strength |
| connect_deviceA | Connect to a Nordic Thingy:52 device. Args: address: Bluetooth MAC address of the device (e.g., "AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF") timeout: Connection timeout in seconds (default: 30.0) Returns: Connection status message |
| disconnect_deviceA | Disconnect from the currently connected Thingy device. Returns: Disconnection status message |
| get_device_statusA | Get the current device connection status and battery level. Returns: Connection status including battery level, reconnection state, and retry count |
| configure_auto_reconnectB | Configure auto-reconnect settings. Args: enabled: Enable or disable auto-reconnect max_attempts: Maximum reconnection attempts (0 = infinite) initial_delay: Initial delay between retries in seconds max_delay: Maximum delay between retries in seconds Returns: Status message |
| cancel_reconnect_attemptsB | Cancel any ongoing reconnection attempts. Returns: Status message |
| read_temperatureA | Read the current temperature from the Thingy device. Returns: Temperature in Celsius |
| read_humidityA | Read the current humidity from the Thingy device. Returns: Relative humidity in percentage |
| read_pressureA | Read the current atmospheric pressure from the Thingy device. Returns: Pressure in hectopascals (hPa) |
| read_air_qualityA | Read air quality sensors (CO2 and TVOC) from the Thingy device. IMPORTANT: The CCS811 gas sensor requires warm-up time:
If you see 0 values, the sensor is still warming up. This is normal. Leave the device powered on for 30-60 minutes before expecting readings. Returns: CO2 in ppm, TVOC in ppb, and air quality status |
| read_all_sensorsA | Read all environmental sensors at once. Returns: Complete environmental data including temperature, humidity, pressure, CO2, and TVOC |
| read_color_sensorA | Read the color sensor (RGB + Clear channel). Returns: RGBC values from the color sensor |
| read_step_countA | Read the step counter from the motion sensor. Returns: Number of steps counted |
| read_light_intensityA | Read light intensity (lux) from the ambient light sensor. Returns: Light intensity in lux |
| read_quaternionA | Read quaternion orientation data (w, x, y, z). Quaternions provide rotation information without gimbal lock issues. Returns: Quaternion components (w, x, y, z) |
| read_euler_anglesB | Read Euler angles (roll, pitch, yaw) in degrees. Returns: Roll, pitch, and yaw angles in degrees |
| read_headingA | Read compass heading in degrees (0-360). Returns: Compass heading in degrees |
| read_orientationB | Read device orientation (portrait, landscape, etc.). Returns: Current device orientation |
| read_tap_eventA | Wait for and detect tap events on the device. This is an event-based sensor - it will wait up to timeout seconds for a tap. Args: timeout: Maximum seconds to wait for a tap event (default: 10) Returns: Tap event details including type (single/double) and direction |
| read_raw_motionA | Read raw accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data. Provides low-level motion sensor data for custom processing. Returns: Raw 3-axis data for accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer |
| set_led_colorA | Set the LED to a specific color. You can either specify a color name (e.g., "red", "blue", "green", "purple") or provide RGB values directly. Args: color: Named color (e.g., "red", "blue", "green", "purple", "warm_white") red: Red value 0-255 (used if color not specified) green: Green value 0-255 (used if color not specified) blue: Blue value 0-255 (used if color not specified) intensity: Brightness percentage 0-100 (default: 100) Returns: Status message |
| set_led_breatheA | Create a breathing effect with the LED. Args: color: Color name (default: "blue") intensity: Maximum brightness 0-100 (default: 100) delay: Breathing cycle duration in milliseconds (default: 1000) Returns: Status message |
| turn_off_ledA | Turn off the LED. Returns: Status message |
| play_soundA | Play a preset sound sample from the Thingy speaker. The Thingy:52 has 8 preset sound samples stored in the device firmware. Each sound ID plays a different preset sound effect or tone. NOTE: Volume control is not available for preset sounds. They play at a fixed volume. Only frequency mode supports volume control. Args: sound_id: Sound sample selector (1-8) 1-8: Different preset sound samples Returns: Status message |
| beepA | Play a quick beep sound. Uses preset sound sample 1 for the beep. Returns: Status message |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| connect_and_monitor | Connect to Thingy:52 and start monitoring all sensors. A comprehensive prompt for setting up monitoring. |
| setup_air_quality_alert | Set up air quality monitoring with LED alerts. Configure automated air quality monitoring with visual feedback. |
| calibrate_motion_sensors | Calibrate and test motion sensors. Guide for testing all motion sensing capabilities. |
| create_notification_system | Create a multi-level notification system using LED and sound. Set up a comprehensive notification system. |
| monitor_environment | Set up comprehensive environmental monitoring. Monitor temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality. |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Information | Nordic Thingy:52 device capabilities, sensors, and specifications |
| Connection Status | Real-time connection status and device information |
| Sensor Reading Guide | Guide for reading sensors and interpreting sensor values |
| Automation Examples | Practical automation scenarios and examples for the Thingy:52 |
TDQS
Scored across 25 tools
Each sensor read maps to a distinct physical output, and connection, LED, and sound tools are clearly separated. Minor overlap exists where read_all_sensors duplicates individual sensor reads and beep is effectively play_sound with a fixed preset, but the descriptions disambiguate these cases adequately.
The naming is mostly consistent: read_* for sensor data, set_* for LED actions, and connect/disconnect/scan for device lifecycle. Minor deviations such as get_device_status using get instead of read, turn_off_led instead of set_led_off, and the bare beep prevent a perfect score.
At 25 tools, the server sits at the heavy end and feels somewhat bulky for an MCP surface, though the count is largely justified by the device's many distinct sensors and peripherals. Convenience tools like beep and read_all_sensors add mild redundancy and could be consolidated without losing functionality.
The server covers connection management, environmental and motion sensing, LED control, and preset sound playback well. However, the Nordic Thingy:52's physical button is not exposed, and the description mentions frequency-based sound with volume control but no such tool exists, leaving notable device capabilities unimplemented.