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Provides tools for controlling RViz2 displays, fixed frames, and views, enabling AI agents to interact with ROS visualization.

How do I use rviz-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., "@rviz-mcp add a RobotModel display" 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.

rviz-mcp

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rviz-mcp

Python 3.11+ Version License: MIT MCP MergeOS

rviz-mcp is an MCP server so AI agents can control RViz2 displays, fixed frames, and views — with a full offline mock for CI and demos (no ROS/RViz install required).

Product: mergeos-bounties/rviz-mcp

Highlights

Capability	Description
Offline mock	Display tree, fixed frame, view controller
Live bridge	Optional HTTP/file bridge when `RVIZ_MCP_MODE=live`
MCP stdio	Cursor / Claude / Grok host integration
CLI	`demo` · `doctor` · `serve` · `call`

Related MCP server: bumi-mcp

Quick start

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

rviz-mcp serve

Modes

Mode	Env	Behavior
mock (default)	`RVIZ_MCP_MODE=mock`	In-memory RViz config
live	`RVIZ_MCP_MODE=live` + bridge URL/file	Forwards to local RViz bridge

Tools

Tool	Purpose
`rviz_doctor`	Connectivity / config health
`rviz_seed_demo`	Reset mock displays (Grid, TF, RobotModel)
`rviz_list_displays`	Current display tree
`rviz_add_display` / `rviz_remove_display`	Manage displays
`rviz_set_fixed_frame`	Fixed frame (e.g. `map`, `odom`)
`rviz_set_view`	View controller type + look-at
`rviz_load_config` / `rviz_save_config`	Config path (mock records path)
`rviz_screenshot`	Mock screenshot path

Examples

Development

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

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License

MIT · MergeOS / ThanhTrucSolutions

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