@codesys/mcp-toolkit 1.0.1 → 1.0.3

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,7 +5,26 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
-## [1.0.0] - 2025-04-23
+## [1.0.3] - 2025-04-23
+
+### Fixed
+- Fixed path handling for CODESYS executable paths with spaces
+- Updated spawn method to use shell:true with quoted paths
+- Improved documentation and sample configuration
+
+## [1.0.2] - 2025-04-22
+
+### Added
+- Improved error handling for script execution
+- Better feedback in console logs
+
+## [1.0.1] - 2025-04-21
+
+### Fixed
+- Resolved issues with project path resolution
+- Fixed property accessor path handling
+
+## [1.0.0] - 2025-04-20
 
 ### Added
 - Initial release of the MCP server for CODESYS

package/README.md

@@ -1,79 +1,20 @@
-# @codesys/mcp-toolkit
+# CODESYS MCP Toolkit
 
-![npm](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@codesys/mcp-toolkit)
-![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/johannesPettersson80/codesys-mcp-toolkit)
+A Model Context Protocol (MCP) toolkit for interfacing between Claude and CODESYS programming environments.
 
-A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for CODESYS V3 programming environments. This toolkit enables seamless interaction between MCP clients (like Claude Desktop) and CODESYS, allowing automation of project management, POU creation, code editing, and compilation tasks.
+## Overview
 
-## 🌟 Features
+This toolkit provides a bridge between Claude Desktop and CODESYS V3, allowing Claude to interact with CODESYS projects through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP).
 
-- **Project Management**
-  - Open existing CODESYS projects
-  - Create new projects from templates
-  - Save project changes
-
-- **POU Management**
-  - Create Programs, Function Blocks, and Functions
-  - Set declaration and implementation code
-  - Create properties and methods for Function Blocks
-  - Compile projects
-
-- **MCP Resources**
-  - `codesys://project/status`: Check scripting status and project state
-  - `codesys://project/{+project_path}/structure`: Retrieve project structure
-  - `codesys://project/{+project_path}/pou/{+pou_path}/code`: Read POU code
-
-- **MCP Tools**
-  - `open_project`: Open specified CODESYS project
-  - `create_project`: Create new CODESYS project
-  - `save_project`: Save currently open project
-  - `create_pou`: Create new Program, Function Block, or Function
-  - `set_pou_code`: Update code for a specified POU
-  - `create_property`: Create property in a Function Block
-  - `create_method`: Create method in a Function Block
-  - `compile_project`: Compile the open project
-
-## 📋 Prerequisites
-
-- **CODESYS V3**: A working CODESYS V3 installation (tested with 3.5 SP21) with **Scripting Engine** component enabled
-- **Node.js**: Version 18 or later required
-- **MCP Client**: An MCP-enabled application (e.g., Claude Desktop)
-
-## 🚀 Installation
-
-### Option 1: Install from npm (Recommended)
+## Installation
 
 ```bash
-npm install -g @codesys/mcp-toolkit
+npm install @codesys/mcp-toolkit
 ```
 
-This installs the package globally, making the `codesys-mcp-toolkit` command available in your terminal.
+## Configuration
 
-### Option 2: Install from Source
-
-```bash
-# Clone the repository
-git clone https://github.com/johannesPettersson80/codesys-mcp-toolkit.git
-cd codesys-mcp-toolkit
-
-# Install dependencies
-npm install
-
-# Build the project
-npm run build
-
-# Install globally
-npm install -g .
-```
-
-## 🔧 Configuration
-
-### Claude Desktop Configuration
-
-1. Locate your Claude Desktop configuration file:
-   - Windows: `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
-
-2. Add the CODESYS MCP server entry:
+Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file (`claude_desktop_config.json`):
 
 ```json
 {
@@ -91,164 +32,48 @@ npm install -g .
 }
 ```
 
-3. Customize the paths to match your CODESYS installation:
-   - `--codesys-path`: Path to your CODESYS.exe
-   - `--codesys-profile`: Your CODESYS profile name
+### Path Handling
 
-4. Restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes
+The toolkit now properly handles paths with spaces when launching CODESYS. You don't need to add additional quotes in your configuration.
 
-## 🛠️ Usage Examples
+## Available Tools
 
-### Creating a Function Block with Properties
+This toolkit provides several MCP tools for interacting with CODESYS projects:
 
-```
-Ask Claude: "Using the CODESYS Local server, please create a Motor Controller function block with Start and Stop methods, plus CurrentSpeed property."
-```
+- `open_project`: Open an existing CODESYS project
+- `create_project`: Create a new CODESYS project from a template
+- `save_project`: Save the current CODESYS project
+- `create_pou`: Create a new Program Organization Unit (POU)
+- `set_pou_code`: Set the declaration and implementation code for a POU
+- `create_property`: Create a property in a Function Block
+- `create_method`: Create a method in a Function Block
+- `compile_project`: Compile the current CODESYS project
 
-Claude will execute these MCP tool calls:
-1. `create_pou` to create the MotorController Function Block
-2. `create_property` to add the CurrentSpeed property
-3. `create_method` to add Start and Stop methods
-4. `set_pou_code` to implement each method and property
+## Example Usage
 
-### Opening and Compiling a Project
+Claude can use these tools to perform complex CODESYS operations, for example:
 
 ```
-Ask Claude: "Can you open the project at C:/MyProjects/TestProject.project using CODESYS Local and compile it?"
+Create a new motor controller FB with properties for speed, state, and temperature
 ```
 
-Claude will:
-1. Use `open_project` to open the specified file
-2. Use `compile_project` to build the application
-
-## 🔍 Troubleshooting
-
-### Common Issues
-
-- **Connection Failures**: Check Claude Desktop logs for error messages
-- **Path Issues**: Ensure CODESYS executable path is correct
-- **Profile Mismatch**: Verify profile name matches exactly
-- **Permission Problems**: Ensure Claude has appropriate permissions
-- **CODESYS Already Running**: Close other CODESYS instances
-
-### Debug Logs
-
-Check logs at:
-- Windows: `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Claude\logs\`
-
-## 📖 Detailed OOP Workflow Guide
-
-When creating object-oriented structures with this toolkit, follow this step-by-step workflow for best results:
-
-### Creating Function Blocks with Properties and Methods
-
-1. **Create the Function Block**
-   ```
-   create_pou(
-     projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-     name: "PumpController", 
-     type: "FunctionBlock",
-     language: "ST",
-     parentPath: "Application"
-   )
-   ```
-
-2. **Create Properties**
-   ```
-   create_property(
-     projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-     parentPouPath: "Application/PumpController",
-     propertyName: "SpeedSetpoint",
-     propertyType: "INT"
-   )
-   ```
-
-3. **Create Methods**
-   ```
-   create_method(
-     projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-     parentPouPath: "Application/PumpController",
-     methodName: "Start",
-     returnType: "" // Empty for no return value
-   )
-   ```
-
-4. **Implement Methods**
-   ```
-   set_pou_code(
-     projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-     pouPath: "Application/PumpController/Start",
-     implementationCode: "isRunning := TRUE;"
-   )
-   ```
-
-5. **Declare Backing Variables**
-   ```
-   set_pou_code(
-     projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-     pouPath: "Application/PumpController",
-     declarationCode: "VAR PRIVATE\n  _speedSetpoint : INT;\n  _isRunning : BOOL;\nEND_VAR"
-   )
-   ```
-
-6. **Implement Property Accessors**
-   - For GET accessor:
-     ```
-     set_pou_code(
-       projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-       pouPath: "Application/PumpController/SpeedSetpoint/Get",
-       implementationCode: "SpeedSetpoint := _speedSetpoint;"
-     )
-     ```
-   - For SET accessor:
-     ```
-     set_pou_code(
-       projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project",
-       pouPath: "Application/PumpController/SpeedSetpoint/Set",
-       implementationCode: "_speedSetpoint := SpeedSetpoint;"
-     )
-     ```
-
-7. **Save Project**
-   ```
-   save_project(
-     projectFilePath: "path/to/project.project"
-   )
-   ```
-
-### Important Path Usage Notes
-
-- Use forward slashes (`/`) in all object paths
-- Ensure paths are precise and target the specific object
-- For property accessors, always specify the full path including `/Get` or `/Set`
-
-### CODESYS Naming Conventions
-
-- **POUs** (Programs, FBs, Functions): PascalCase (e.g., `MotorControl`)
-- **Interfaces**: PascalCase with I_ prefix (e.g., `I_AxisCommands`)
-- **DUTs** (Structs, Enums): PascalCase (e.g., `MachineState`, `E_OperationMode`)
-- **Variables**: camelCase (e.g., `motorSpeed`)
-- **Backing variables**: camelCase with _ prefix (e.g., `_speedSetpoint`)
-- **Constants**: UPPER_SNAKE_CASE (e.g., `MAX_RPM`)
-- **Properties & Methods**: PascalCase with descriptive names
-
-### Recommended Property Naming
-
-- Control values: Add `Setpoint` suffix (e.g., `SpeedSetpoint`)
-- Measured values: Add `Actual` suffix (e.g., `TemperatureActual`)
-- Status indicators: Use `Is` or `Has` prefix (e.g., `IsRunning`, `HasError`)
-- Configuration: Use descriptive prefixes (e.g., `MaxSpeed`, `MinPressure`)
-
-## 🤝 Contributing
-
-Contributions are welcome! See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
-
-## 📝 License
-
-This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
-
-## 🙏 Acknowledgements
-
-- The [CODESYS](https://www.codesys.com/) team for their scripting engine
-- [Model Context Protocol](https://github.com/m-ld/model-context-protocol) project
-- All contributors who have helped improve this toolkit
+Claude will then:
+1. Create a Function Block (FB) in your CODESYS project
+2. Add appropriate properties with getters and setters
+3. Add methods for control operations
+4. Implement the logic in Structured Text (ST)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Path Issues
+
+If you encounter issues with paths:
+
+- Ensure your CODESYS path is correct in the configuration
+- Make sure the toolkit can locate your CODESYS installation
+- Verify the CODESYS profile name matches your installation
+
+### Common Error Messages
+
+- `C:\Program is not recognized...`: Update to the latest version of the toolkit which fixes path handling with spaces
+- `Failed to start CODESYS process`: Check if CODESYS is installed at the specified path

package/dist/codesys_interop.js

@@ -88,10 +88,11 @@ function executeCodesysScript(scriptContent, codesysExePath, codesysProfileName)
                 `--runscript=${tempFilePath}`
             ];
             process.stderr.write(`Executing: "${codesysExePath}" with args: ${JSON.stringify(argsArray)}\n`);
-            // Spawn the CODESYS process WITHOUT shell:true for the main command
-            const codesysProcess = (0, child_process_1.spawn)(codesysExePath, argsArray, {
+            process.stderr.write('>>>> DEBUG: Attempting spawn with shell:true to handle paths with spaces. <<<<\n');
+            // Spawn the CODESYS process WITH shell:true to handle paths with spaces properly
+            const codesysProcess = (0, child_process_1.spawn)(`"${codesysExePath}"`, argsArray, {
                 stdio: ['ignore', 'pipe', 'pipe'],
-                shell: false
+                shell: true
             });
             // Capture stdout & stderr
             codesysProcess.stdout.on('data', (data) => {

package/examples/sample_config.json

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
         "--codesys-path", "C:\\Program Files\\CODESYS 3.5.21.0\\CODESYS\\Common\\CODESYS.exe",
         "--codesys-profile", "CODESYS V3.5 SP21"
       ]
+      // Note: Path with spaces is handled by the toolkit now. No need for additional quotes.
     },
     "filesystem": {
       "command": "npx",

package/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@codesys/mcp-toolkit",
-  "version": "1.0.1",
+  "version": "1.0.3",
   "main": "dist/server.js",
   "bin": {
     "codesys-mcp-toolkit": "./dist/bin.js"