mcp-sandpiperaas
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An MCP server for sandpiper - a TL-Verilog compiler, that outputs SystemVerilog/Verilog
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- shariethernet
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- Converts TL‑Verilog (TLV) to SystemVerilog/Verilog via SandPiper-SaaS.
- Each SandPiper compiler flag is a separate MCP tool parameter.
- Accepts natural‑language descriptions of desired compilation.
- Runs as an MCP server over stdio.
- Uses UV for dependency and virtual environment management.
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
mcp-sandpiperaasCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install UV, clone the repository, and run uv install from the project root. Start the server with uv --directory <path> run mcp-sandpiperaas.py or uvx run mcp-sandpiperaas.py. Configure any MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop or Cline) using the provided JSON with autoApprove set to "sandpiper_compile".
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-sandpiperaas": {
"mcp-sandpipersaas": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"<path_to_this_repo>/mcp-sandpiperasaas",
"run",
"mcp-sandpiperasaas.py"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"mcp-sandpipersaas": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"<path_to_this_repo>/mcp-sandpiperasaas",
"run",
"mcp-sandpiperasaas.py"
]
}
}mcp-sandpiperaas
A MCP server that wraps Redwood EDA’s SandPiper-SaaS compile function to convert TL‑Verilog (TLV) files into SystemVerilog/Verilog.
Exposes every SandPiper flag as its own MCP tool parameter for introspection and easy automation. In other words, tell in natural language(English) what you want the compiler to do.
Refer prompt for prompt examples.
This project uses UV to manage its virtual environment and dependencies.
Install UV
If you don’t already have the UV CLI installed, you can install it using just pip (no pipx required):
pip install --user uv
Or, if you prefer an isolated install via
pipx:pipx install uv
Verify that it’s on your PATH:
uv --version
Initialize & install dependencies & install dependencies
Clone this repogit clone https://github.com/shariethernet/mcp-sandpipersaas.git
From the project root, run:
uv install
This will create (or reuse) a
.venv/ directory and install all required packages.
Running the server
With uv
The easiest way to start the MCP server is via the uv command (part of the UV toolkit):
uv --directory <path_to_this_repo>/mcp-sandpiperasaas run mcp-sandpiperasaas.py
This will launch the MCP server over stdio, ready to accept tools/list and tools/invoke requests.
With uvx
If you prefer the lightweight uvx bundle:
uvx run mcp-sandpiperasaas.py
It will detect and run the MCP server in the current directory.
Claude Desktop/Cline configuration
You can configure your MCP-server with the following json for Cline or Claude Desktop or any MCP Client that atleast supports mcp tool calling: (Note for paths in windows use \\ instead of /)
{
"mcp-sandpiperasaas": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"<path to this repo>/mcp-sandpiperasaas",
"run",
"mcp-sandpiperasaas.py"
],
"autoApprove": [
"sandpiper_compile"
]
}
}
- command: the CLI you use (uv or uvx)
- args: arguments to point at the project folder and mcp script
- autoApprove: list of tool names that can run without extra confirmation (“sandpiper_compile”)
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