# Beckhoff PLC MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to access and query Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs, enabling read-only retrieval of device information, symbols, variables, and EtherCAT diagnostics through a natural language interface. It solves problems related to PLC monitoring, debugging, and data acquisition, providing a user-friendly interface for querying PLC data. Ideal for industrial automation and control systems, it streamlines access to critical PLC information.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/malcolm-mill-beckhoff-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/malcolm-mill-beckhoff-mcp

## Description

Enables read-only access to Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs via ADS, allowing queries of device info, symbols, variables, and EtherCAT diagnostics through natural language.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ug99mdlfug)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/malcolm-mill/beckhoff_mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "malcolm-mill-beckhoff-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/malcolm-mill-beckhoff-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/malcolm-mill-beckhoff-mcp/pull`

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