Ugs MCP

MCP server for controlling CNC machines via Universal GCode Sender. Lets Claude (or any MCP-compatible AI assistant) connect to a CNC machine, inspect G-code, and issue motion commands - all through the UGS Pendant REST API. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting this server to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-06-12 · ★ 4 · #572 OF 848 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Ugs MCP

before you install - you'll need

The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.

Claude Code

claude mcp add zackpeters93-ugs-mcp -- uvx ugs-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zackpeters93-ugs-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "ugs-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package ugs-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.zackpeters93 is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Ugs MCP

ugs-mcp is maintained by zackpeters93. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to May 2026.

04 · Facts

repository
github.com/zackpeters93/ugs-mcp
category
other - ranked #572 of 848 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry
io.github.zackpeters93/ugs-mcp (active, first published 2026-06-05)
packages
pypi:ugs-mcp

05 · Ugs MCP FAQ

What is Ugs MCP?

MCP server for controlling CNC machines via Universal GCode Sender. Lets Claude (or any MCP-compatible AI assistant) connect to a CNC machine, inspect G-code, and issue motion commands - all through the UGS Pendant REST API. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Ugs MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-06-12. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Ugs MCP?

Run `uvx ugs-mcp`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Ugs MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

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