{"id":"svd-ai-lab-matlab-mcp-server","name":"matlab-mcp-server","af_score":64.0,"security_score":16.8,"reliability_score":28.8,"what_it_does":"Provides an MCP server that lets MCP-compatible clients execute MATLAB code in a persistent session, manage MATLAB workspace variables, perform figure operations, and move data in/out (CSV/JSON/XLSX/MAT), plus access environment info and MATLAB help/toolbox metadata.","best_when":"You have local MATLAB installed and want an MCP tool interface to integrate MATLAB into agent-driven analysis, plotting, and data preparation pipelines.","avoid_when":"You need a managed hosted service, require authentication/authorization beyond local process boundaries, or cannot control the execution environment for safety reasons.","last_evaluated":"2026-03-30T15:21:58.468439+00:00","has_mcp":true,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":[],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["Tool calls execute arbitrary MATLAB code; agent outputs may trigger unexpected side effects unless you restrict inputs.","Workspace is persistent within a session; prior variables/figures may affect later calls.","Correct MATLAB Engine setup and library path environment variables (LD_LIBRARY_PATH/DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH) are required for stable startup."],"error_quality":0.0}