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itasca-mcp

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Enables non-specialists to run complex discrete element method simulations via conversational AI, reducing setup time and expertise barriers for geotechnical…

MCP server that connects AI agents to ITASCA's numerical modeling software — PFC, FLAC, 3DEC, MPoint, and MassFlow — for discrete element and geotechnical simulation through natural conversation. Ten tools: five documentation tools (browse and search the selected engine's commands, Python API, and reference docs) that work standalone, and five execution tools (interactive REPL, task submission, progress monitoring, interruption, history) that require a bridge running inside the engine.

154 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed
Reviewed 2026/06 ·
Usable rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.
Why it matters

Enables non-specialists to run complex discrete element method simulations via conversational AI, reducing setup time and expertise barriers for geotechnical and mining engineering workflows.

Best for

Geotechnical engineers and mining teams needing rapid DEM simulation iteration without deep ITASCA PFC expertise.

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Source

https://github.com/yusong652/itasca-mcp

By yusong652

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.
Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into a Claude Code conversation. Claude will run it for you.
Command
claude mcp add itasca-mcp -- uvx itasca-mcp

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

First thing to try

Once it’s connected, paste this into Claude:

Run discrete element method simulations without writing ITASCA commands manually
PrerequisitesA licensed ITASCA engine installed (PFC, FLAC, 3DEC, MPoint, or MassFlow — 9.0+ recommended; PFC 6.0/7.0 and FLAC 7.0 supported); uv installed (server runs via uvx)CostFree

Trust Signals Auto-scanned

Stars154Contributors4Last updated2026-08-15LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-08-18 · scanner v1

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse New

No community discussions found yet. This doesn't mean the tool isn't good — it may be new or serve a niche use case.

Reviewer notes

Auto-scanned review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 104 GitHub stars; contributors unknown; last commit 0d ago; license MIT.

Things to check

  • Documentation tools work standalone, but the five execution tools require downloading addon.py and starting the bridge inside the ITASCA engine's IPython console — and re-starting it each new engine session. Evidence-based evaluation: scored from public trust signals, not hands-on tested.

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Evaluation Scores

Evaluation

Ease of Use
3/5
Versatility
3/5
Reliability
3/5
Security
3/5
Overall score3.00 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedJun 2026
Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 104 GitHub stars; contributors unknown; last commit 0d ago; license MIT.

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