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Run QLab cues live from an MCP client

Show ControlIntermediateQLabOSCMCP

What it does

Query workspaces, search cues and fire or stop them from an assistant over OSC.

How to set it up

  1. Clone, create a venv and pip install -r requirements.txt.
  2. Add the venv's python and server.py to your Claude Desktop or Claude Code config.
  3. Set QLAB_HOST, QLAB_SEND_PORT (53000), QLAB_RECV_PORT (53001) and QLAB_PASSCODE if needed.

Source project: magichao326/qlab-mcp

FAQ

Can it GO?

Yes. It can start/stop cues and send raw OSC or AppleScript, so the README warns about unattended tool calls in a live show.

Remote Mac?

Set QLAB_HOST to that Mac's IP.

Original source: https://github.com/magichao326/qlab-mcp

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