Program DMX shows through OLA with an AI agent
This tool is experimental or a prototype. Don't use it on a live show without testing.
ExperimentalLightingIntermediateDMXOLAMCP
What it does
An MCP server for building and running DMX lighting shows via the Open Lighting Architecture.
How to set it up
- Install OLA and start it with
olad; connect an Enttec USB DMX (or other OLA interface). - Install Node.js 20+, then
npm installandnpm run build. - Register the server with your agent and describe fixtures, scenes and cues in plain language.
Source project: prmichaelsen/dmx-mcp
FAQ
What does the agent handle?
Fixture patching, scene creation, cue sequencing and live playback.
How mature is it?
Early. The repo is small and organized around a development methodology, so test thoroughly.
Original source: https://github.com/prmichaelsen/dmx-mcp