Acceleronix IoT MCP Server: AI meets real-world devices

Imagine asking an AI assistant like Claude to turn on a fan, check the temperature, or report the humidity level in your facility – and it just happens. 

That’s now possible with the rise of Model Context Protocol (MCP), a groundbreaking open standard that lets AI models connect directly to real-world systems, data, and devices. MCP is redefining how humans and machines interact, bridging the gap between intelligent reasoning and physical action. 

For IoT developers, this is a game-changer. Instead of building complex APIs or dashboards, you can now give natural-language commands to an AI model –  “turn off the fan,” “get the latest pressure readings,” “locate device SIMPLIKit001” – and watch it execute instantly through an MCP connection. 

This powerful new capability is what makes the Acceleronix IoT MCP Server so exciting. It brings MCP’s potential to life by linking AI assistants with real IoT hardware, transforming how industrial systems are monitored, controlled, and automated. 

You no longer need to be an IoT expert to control connected devices. With the Acceleronix IoT MCP Server, we're making industrial-grade IoT accessible to your favorite AI assistants, turning natural language into real-world action. 

 

 

What is MCP? 

If you haven't been keeping up with the latest in AI, MCP (short for Model Context Protocol) is an open standard integration framework designed to connect AI systems with external tools, data, and services using a consistent, lightweight interface. It eliminates the need for building one-off connectors by providing a unified way to expose capabilities to large language models. 

The beauty of MCP is its interoperability: Any MCP client (like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VSCode) can connect to any MCP server. Write once, use everywhere. 

With backing from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, MCP is becoming the foundation for AI-powered automation across industries. 

 

What is the Acceleronix IoT MCP Server? 

The Acceleronix IoT MCP Server is an open-source bridge between large language models and real IoT devices. Built on the production-grade Acceleronix Developer Platform, it offers enterprise security, real-time data access, and native device control, all accessible through natural language. 

Built using official Acceleronix Open APIs, the server offers strong security, native performance, and reliable integration. It's available on GitHub now under MIT license. 

Curious how this works? Watch our demo video to see the Acceleronix MCP Server in action. 

 

Key Features: 

• Standards Compliant: Fully compliant with the Model Context Protocol 

• Open Source: MIT licensed, production-ready code on GitHub 

• Quick Setup: Pre-built DXT package for 5-minute Claude Desktop installation 

• Universal: Works with Claude, Cursor, Trae, VSCode, and future MCP clients 

• Device Management: List products and devices with pagination support 

• Real-Time Control: Control fans, buzzers, and custom actuators 

• Live Monitoring: Temperature, humidity, pressure, and custom sensor data 

• Location Services: GPS tracking, movement history, and geofencing 

• Historical Data: Time-series sensor readings and event logs 

• Developer-Ready: Seamless integration with SIMPLI Kit dev kit 

 

Example capabilities: 

• list_devices_paginated retrieves device inventory across your IoT deployment 

• get_device_data_history accesses historical sensor data for trend analysis 

• query_device_location provides GPS tracking and location-based insights 

• fan_switch controls device actuators in real-time 

 

These features eliminate the complexity of traditional IoT integrations. 

 

See it in action 

Here's how Acceleronix MCP transforms device monitoring using a SIMPLI Kit as an example. 

• Without MCP: To check sensor data from device SIMPLI-001, you must log into the Acceleronix developer platform, navigate dashboards, select the device, open sensor tabs, view temperature, switch to humidity, then pressure, and manually record the values. It works, but it's slow and requires training. 

• With MCP: Just ask, "What's the current temperature, humidity, and pressure from SIMPLI-001?" The AI instantly retrieves all sensor data and presents it conversationally. No dashboards, no clicks, no manual work. 

 

With MCP, you simply say what you need, and the AI and MCP server handle the rest. 

 

Example use cases 

Asset Monitoring with Claude Desktop 

Control and monitor IoT devices through conversation with Claude Desktop. No dashboard required. 

 

Example Commands: 

• "What's the current temperature from SIMPLIKit001?" 

• "Show me all devices with a temperature above 30°C" 

• "Turn on the fan for device SIMPLIKit001" 

• "Where is device SIMPLIKit001 located?" 

• "Get the last 24 hours of sensor data from SIMPLIKit001" 

 

Benefits: 

• Non-technical users can access device data instantly 

• No context switching between tools 

• Natural language eliminates the learning curve 

 

How to get started 

The Acceleronix IoT MCP Server is open-source and available now. Visit the GitHub repository and follow the README instructions. 

SIMPLI Kit Dev Kit 

The SIMPLI Kit is a plug-and-play cellular IoT development kit for rapid prototyping 

• Pre-loaded vSIM (20MB/month, 1-year free) 

• Built-in sensors: Temperature, humidity, pressure, LBS location 

• Actuators: Fan control, buzzer 

• No SIM card required — just power on and connect 

• Starting at $99 

 

Resources: 

• SIMPLI Kit Product Page 

• SIMPLI Kit Code Samples 

• Acceleronix Developer Platform 

 

Contact: sales@acceleronix.io 

 

Conclusion 

The Acceleronix IoT MCP Server bridges IoT platforms with AI assistants, making device control accessible through natural language, from developers to operators. 

By open-sourcing our MCP server, we're inviting the community to build the AI-native IoT future together. 

 

Ready to get started? Visit the Acceleronix MCP Server on GitHub and transform your IoT workflows with AI.