openfoam-mcp-server

Overview

This MCP server revolutionizes CFD education through advanced context engineering, Socratic questioning patterns, and systematic error resolution. It provides 12 specialized tools for CFD analysis including mesh quality assessment, turbulent flow analysis, and RDE wave studies. The system adapts to user expertise levels and uses a 5 Whys methodology for troubleshooting, making professional fluid dynamics analysis accessible through natural language interaction.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• start_cfd_assistance

  Start an intelligent CFD conversation with context engineering

  Try:Help me understand turbulent flow in pipesTry:I'm new to CFD, guide me through a basic simulation
• continue_cfd_conversation

  Continue CFD discussion with adaptive Socratic questioning

  Try:Explain how Reynolds number affects flow patternsTry:What happens when we change the pipe diameter?
• execute_openfoam_operation

  Execute OpenFOAM operations (mesh, solve, post-process)

  Try:Generate a mesh for my pipe geometryTry:Run the incompressibleFluid solver for my case
• analyze_cfd_results

  Analyze CFD results with educational explanations

  Try:Explain the pressure drop in my pipe flow simulationTry:What do these velocity contours tell us?
• get_cfd_learning_guidance

  Get personalized CFD learning recommendations

  Try:What should I learn next in CFD?Try:Help me improve my mesh generation skills
• assess_mesh_quality

  Mesh quality analysis with solver compatibility assessment

  Try:Check the quality of my meshTry:Why is my simulation not converging?
• analyze_stl_geometry

  STL preprocessing and snappyHexMesh readiness analysis

  Try:Check my STL file for snappyHexMeshTry:How can I improve this geometry for meshing?
• analyze_turbulent_flow

  Comprehensive turbulent flow analysis with model recommendations

  Try:Analyze turbulent flow in my pipeTry:Which turbulence model should I use for this case?
• analyze_rde_waves_2d

  2D RDE wave detection and performance metrics

  Try:Analyze the wave patterns in my 2D RDE simulationTry:Calculate the thrust for my detonation engine
• generate_rde_3d_geometry

  3D RDE annular geometry generation with blockMesh

  Try:Create a 3D geometry for my rotating detonation engineTry:Generate the mesh for my RDE combustor
• analyze_rde_waves_3d

  3D RDE wave propagation and interaction analysis

  Try:Analyze the 3D wave propagation in my RDETry:Explain the wave interactions in my simulation
• calculate_rde_3d_performance

  3D RDE thrust, Isp, and efficiency calculations

  Try:Calculate the performance metrics for my 3D RDETry:How efficient is my detonation engine design?

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/webworn/openfoam-mcp-server.git
cd openfoam-mcp-server
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openfoam": {
      "command": "path/to/openfoam-mcp-server/build/openfoam-mcp",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What OpenFOAM version is compatible?

Currently tested with OpenFOAM v12. Solver migration may be needed for other versions.

What is the dual-terminal architecture?

The system provides both OpenFOAM execution capabilities and intelligent conversation flow, allowing users to run simulations while receiving educational guidance.

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