ROS MCP server

This is a helper that lets your AI assistant talk to robots that run on ROS 2, the software many robots use to move and sense the world. You describe what you want in normal words, and the AI turns that into robot commands. It is handy for people who work with robots but do not want to memorize command line instructions.

What this MCP server does

You type a request in plain language, like moving a robot forward. Your AI reads that and uses this helper to figure out which ROS 2 command fits. The helper then talks to your robot's ROS 2 system, either by publishing a message, calling a service, or sending an action goal. The robot does the thing, and the helper sends the result back so your AI can tell you what happened.

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What you can do with it

• List the topics, services, and actions your robot is currently offering
• Watch a topic to see the messages flowing through it
• Publish a message to a topic to make the robot do something
• Call a service to trigger a one-time action, like resetting a simulation
• Send a goal to an action to make the robot move a certain distance
• Launch graphical tools like Gazebo or rqt_graph on your screen
• Check your ROS 2 setup and clean up leftover processes

Try asking your AI

• “Show me the list of ROS 2 topics currently available”
• “Publish a message to the cmd_vel topic to move the robot forward slowly”
• “Call the reset_world service in Gazebo”
• “Send an action goal to move TurtleBot3 forward for 1 meter”

What it gives back to you

You get back plain answers in the chat, like a list of topics or a confirmation that a command was sent. If you ask to monitor a topic, it will show you the messages it sees. When you send a movement command, it tells you whether the robot accepted it. It does not draw pictures or graphs on its own, but it can open separate tool windows for you.

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Who it's for

Robotics students, hobbyists, and engineers who already use ROS 2 and want a friendlier way to control their robots.