What is Bluetooth Mcp Server

Bluetooth MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for Claude AI and other AI assistants to scan and interact with nearby Bluetooth devices.

Use cases

Use cases include detecting and managing smart home devices, interacting with wearable technology, and facilitating communication between AI assistants and Bluetooth peripherals.

How to use

To use bluetooth-mcp-server, clone the repository, create a virtual environment, install the required packages, and run the server to start scanning for Bluetooth devices.

Key features

Key features include multi-protocol scanning (BLE and Classic Bluetooth), flexible filtering options, automatic device recognition, enhanced device information retrieval, cross-platform support, platform-specific optimizations, and seamless MCP integration.

Where to use

Bluetooth MCP Server can be used in various fields such as smart home automation, IoT applications, and any environment where Bluetooth device interaction is required.

Bluetooth MCP Server

🔍 Overview

This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude and other AI assistants to scan and interact with Bluetooth devices in your vicinity. Built with a Test-Driven Development approach, it provides a robust, tested interface for Bluetooth operations across multiple platforms.

✨ Features

• 📡 Multi-protocol scanning: Detect both BLE and Classic Bluetooth devices
• 🔎 Flexible filtering: Filter devices by name, type, or other attributes
• 🔄 Automatic device recognition: Identify and categorize common devices (like Freebox, TVs, etc.)
• 📱 Enhanced device information: Get manufacturer info, device type, and detailed characteristics
• 🖥️ Cross-platform support: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• ⚡ Platform-specific optimizations: Enhanced detection capabilities on Windows
• 🤖 MCP Integration: Seamless integration with Claude and compatible AI assistants

📋 Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Bluetooth adapter (built-in or external)
• Admin/sudo privileges (required for some Bluetooth operations)
• Internet connection (for package installation)

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/bluetooth-mcp-server.git
cd bluetooth-mcp-server

# Create and activate virtual environment
python -m venv venv

# On Windows
venv\Scripts\activate
# On macOS/Linux
source venv/bin/activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Configure environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit the .env file as needed

Running the Server

# Start the Bluetooth API server
python run.py

# In another terminal, start the MCP server
python bluetooth_mcp_server.py

Using with Claude

1. Expose your server to the internet using ngrok or deploy it to a server:

   ngrok http 8000
   

2. Configure Claude to use your MCP server:

   npx @anthropic-ai/sdk install-model-context-protocol <YOUR_SERVER_URL>
   

3. Ask Claude to scan for Bluetooth devices:

   Could you scan for nearby Bluetooth devices?
   

🧪 Testing

This project follows a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach with comprehensive test coverage:

# Run all tests
pytest

# Run specific test categories
pytest tests/api/       # API tests
pytest tests/models/    # Data model tests
pytest tests/services/  # Service logic tests
pytest tests/utils/     # Utility function tests

🏗️ Architecture

The project follows a modular architecture with clear separation of concerns:

bluetooth-mcp-server/
├── app/                # Main application package
│   ├── api/            # FastAPI endpoints
│   ├── core/           # Core configuration
│   ├── data/           # Static data (Bluetooth identifiers, etc.)
│   ├── models/         # Data models
│   ├── services/       # Business logic
│   └── utils/          # Utility functions
├── mcp_sdk/            # MCP integration SDK
└── tests/              # Test suites

For detailed architecture information, see architecture.md.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Bluetooth Issues

• “Access denied” errors: Run the server with admin/sudo privileges
• Adapter not detected: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled in your system settings
• No devices found: Make sure there are discoverable Bluetooth devices nearby
• Windows-specific issues: Check that Bluetooth services are active (services.msc)

MCP Issues

• Tool not detected by Claude: Verify your MCP server URL is correct and accessible
• Execution errors: Check the server logs for detailed error information

👥 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Write tests for your feature
4. Implement your feature
5. Ensure all tests pass
6. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
7. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
8. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgements

• FastAPI for the API framework
• Bleak for cross-platform Bluetooth functionality
• Anthropic Claude for MCP integration support