How do I install the vscode tiaportal 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.

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Vscode Tiaportal MCP Server

MCP stuff for Siemens TIA-Portal

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What is the Vscode Tiaportal MCP Server?

MCP stuff for Siemens TIA-Portal

What it actually does

A Visual Studio Code extension to connect to Siemens TIA Portal and interact with TIA Portal projects directly from VS Code with GitHub Copilot.

Connect to a TIA Portal instance
Browse and interact with TIA Portal projects
Perform basic project operations from within VS Code

Configuration

Siemens TIA Portal V20 installed and running on your machine - Siemens.Openness installed - net Framework 4.8 installed - Visual Studio Code installed - GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code installed and configured (check: Chat > Mcp: Enabled)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Vscode Tiaportal MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vscode-tiaportal-mcp": {
      "command": "c:\\Users\\<user>\\.vscode\\extensions\\jheilingbrunner.vscode-tiaportal-mcp-<version>\\srv\\net48\\TiaMcpServer.exe",
      "args": [],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Siemens TIA Portal V20 installed and running on your machine - Siemens.Openness installed - net Framework 4.8 installed - Visual Studio Code installed - GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code installed and configured (check: Chat > Mcp: Enabled)

Frequently asked questions

MCP stuff for Siemens TIA-Portal Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.