// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OPENTRONS MCP SERVER TOOLS

14 tools from the Opentrons MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 14 OPENTRONS MCP SERVER TOOLS
READ 8 tools
Read get_api_overview Get high-level overview of the Opentrons HTTP API structure and capabilities Read get_endpoint_details Get comprehensive details about a specific API endpoint Read get_protocols List all protocols stored on the robot Read get_run_status Get detailed status of a specific run Read get_runs List all runs on the robot Read list_by_category List all endpoints in a specific functional category Read robot_health Check robot health and connectivity Read search_endpoints Search Opentrons HTTP API endpoints by functionality, method, path, or any keyword
WRITE 2 tools
Write control_lights Turn robot lights on or off Write upload_protocol Upload a protocol file to an Opentrons robot
EXECUTE 4 tools
Execute control_run Control run execution (play, pause, stop, resume) Execute home_robot Home robot axes or specific pipette Execute poll_error_endpoint_and_fix Fetch specific JSON error report and automatically fix protocols Execute create_run Create a new protocol run on the robot

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Opentrons MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Opentrons MCP Server MCP server exposes 14 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Opentrons MCP Server tools? +

Route the Opentrons MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Opentrons MCP Server tools fall into? +

Opentrons MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (2), Execute (4). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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