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Using the MCP Server ​

GAMS-IDE includes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This allows AI assistants (like Claude Desktop or other MCP clients) to interact with your GAMS model.

Capabilities ​

The MCP server exposes tools that allow an AI agent to:

  • Search Symbols: Find Sets, Parameters, Variables by name or description.
  • Inspect Structure: View the include tree of the model.
  • Read Data: Retrieve actual values of parameters or variable levels after a run.
  • Check Status: Read the solve status from the listing file.

Configuration ​

The MCP server runs on a local port (default: 3001).

To configure the port:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Search for gamsIde.mcpServerPort.

MCP Server Port Setting

Starting the Server ​

The server starts automatically with the extension. You can verify its status in the "GAMS MCP Server" output channel.