Dda Mcp Server — independently scanned and version-tracked by SaferSkills.
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An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for controlling astronomy equipment. Supports Dark Dragons Astronomy devices and any ASCOM Alpaca-compatible equipment.
npm install -g @darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-serverOr run directly with npx:
npx @darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-serverAdd 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 mcp add dda -- npx @darkdragonsastro/dda-mcp-server| 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 |
#### 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) |
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.) |
Any device implementing the ASCOM Alpaca API:
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