io.github.lars20070/mathematica-mcp
MCP server for WolframScript
Mathematica MCP Server
MCP server that wraps Mathematica's wolframscript command-line interface. It provides tools to evaluate Wolfram Language code and retrieve information about the Wolfram Engine installation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
evaluate | Evaluates a Wolfram Language script |
version_wolframscript | Returns version of wolframscript |
version_wolframengine | Returns version of Wolfram Engine |
licensetype | Returns license type of Wolfram Engine |
Background
- Wolfram Language: symbolic programming language e.g.
Integrate[x*Sin[x], x] - Wolfram Engine: kernel for running Wolfram Language code
- WolframScript: command-line interface to Wolfram Engine
- Mathematica: notebook interface to Wolfram Engine
Both Wolfram Engine and WolframScript are freely available for personal use.
Installation
- Please ensure WolframScript is installed and activated on your system.
wolframscript -version
wolframscript -activate
wolframscript -code "Integrate[x*Sin[x], x]"
- Install the uv package manager.
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
- Edit the Claude Desktop config file and add the
mathematica-mcpserver. Note thatuvxsets up an environment, installs themathematica-mcppackage, and runs the server by calling themathematica-mcpentry point defined inpyproject.toml. No cloning of the repository is necessary. The logs are written to the default user log directory, e.g.~/Library/Logs/mathematica_mcp/mathematica_mcp.logon macOS.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mathematica-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mathematica-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Claude Desktop config file on macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Alternatively, you can clone the repository and then modify or extend the MCP server code. In this case, make sure to update the path to the local repository in the Claude Desktop config file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mathematica-mcp": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/Users/lars/Code/mathematica-mcp",
"run",
"mathematica-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Claude Desktop config file on macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Installation
Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:
uvx mathematica_mcpSet up in your AI client
Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-lars20070-mathematica-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mathematica_mcp"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.
Claude Desktop setup referencePackage
mathematica_mcppypiCompatible MCP Clients
io.github.lars20070/mathematica-mcp works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.
- Claude Desktop
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. - Cursor
~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect. - VS Code
.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect. - Windsurf
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect. - Claude Code
.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.