How do I install the lacylights mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `OPENAI_API_KEY`, `LACYLIGHTS_GRAPHQL_ENDPOINT`, `CHROMA_HOST` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Lacylights MCP Server

MCP Server for AI-powered theatrical lighting design

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What is the Lacylights MCP Server?

MCP Server for AI-powered theatrical lighting design.

What Lacylights MCP does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI-powered theatrical lighting design capabilities for the LacyLights system. This server enables AI assistants to create, manage, and control professional theatrical lighting designs through natural language interactions.

LacyLights MCP is an intelligent lighting control interface that bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution. It allows lighting designers, directors, and technicians to:

Practical notes

Maintained by bbernstein, written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Lacylights MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lacylights": {
      "command": "/usr/local/bin/node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/lacylights-mcp/run-mcp.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY",
        "LACYLIGHTS_GRAPHQL_ENDPOINT": "http://localhost:4000/graphql"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
OPENAI_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
LACYLIGHTS_GRAPHQL_ENDPOINT	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Lacylights MCP to Testing.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Server for AI-powered theatrical lighting design Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.