Control a grandMA3 console with an AI assistant
This tool is experimental or a prototype. Don't use it on a live show without testing.
ExperimentalLightingAdvancedgrandMA3MCP
What it does
An MCP server that sends commands to grandMA3 so an assistant can help program and operate a lighting rig.
How to set it up
poetry installthe Python dependencies and set your MA3 path in .env.- Run ./deploy.sh or copy plugin/mcp_server.lua into the MA3 plugins folder.
- In MA3 go to Menu → Plugins, start the MCP Server plugin, then configure Claude Desktop or VS Code Copilot.
- Test on onPC, never on a show console.
Source project: Pahegi/ma3-mcp
FAQ
Is it production ready?
No. The README labels it a prototype and proof of concept.
What can it do?
Run MA3 commands, control fixtures, store cues and run playbacks.
Original source: https://github.com/Pahegi/ma3-mcp