mcp-buttplug
An MCP server that connects Claude and other MCP clients to buttplug.io, allowing AI models to directly control and orchestrate intimate hardware in real-time. It provides a suite of tools for device discovery and haptic commands like vibration, rotation, and patterned pulses.
README
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<h1 align="center">buttplug-mcp</h1>
<p align="center"> <strong>MCP server that gives Claude direct control over intimate hardware and game controllers via <a href="https://buttplug.io">buttplug.io</a></strong> </p>
<p align="center"> <code>vibrate</code> · <code>rotate</code> · <code>oscillate</code> · <code>linear</code> · <code>pulse</code> · <code>wave</code> </p>
An MCP server that connects Claude Code (or any MCP client) to buttplug.io — the open-source intimate hardware control library. Claude gets tools to discover, control, and orchestrate haptic devices in real-time.
Now with gamepad support. Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch controllers work as vibration devices on macOS, Windows, and Linux — powered by our SDL2 fork of intiface-engine.
The LLM decides what you feel, and when.
How It Works
Claude Code <-> MCP (stdio) <-> buttplug-mcp <-> WebSocket <-> intiface-engine <-> SDL2/BLE/USB <-> Device
buttplug-mcp auto-launches our forked intiface-engine when you call connect. No separate server to install or run. The engine handles:
- Gamepads (Xbox/PS/Switch) via SDL2 — cross-platform rumble
- Bluetooth LE toys (Lovense, We-Vibe, etc) via btleplug
- USB/Serial devices via platform drivers
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Bun runtime
- Rust toolchain (for building intiface-engine)
- cmake (for SDL2)
Install
# Install Bun if you don't have it
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
# Install Rust if you don't have it
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
# Install cmake
# macOS: brew install cmake
# Ubuntu: sudo apt install cmake
# Windows: choco install cmake
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/chiefautism/buttplug-mcp.git
cd buttplug-mcp
bun install
bun install will automatically clone our buttplug fork and build intiface-engine with SDL2 gamepad support. This takes ~2 minutes on first install.
Add to Claude Code
Create or edit ~/.claude/.mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"buttplug": {
"command": "bun",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/buttplug-mcp/index.ts"]
}
}
}
Go
Restart Claude Code. The tools are available immediately.
you: connect and scan for devices
claude: [calls connect] -> [calls scan]
Connected. Found your Xbox Wireless Controller.
Gamepad Setup
Connect your controller via Bluetooth (not USB — USB rumble is not supported on macOS):
- Press and hold the Xbox/PS button until it flashes
- Press the pairing button (small button near USB port on Xbox)
- Go to System Settings → Bluetooth → Connect
- In Claude Code:
connect→scan→ your controller appears
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
connect |
Connect to Intiface Engine (auto-launches if needed) |
scan |
Discover devices (gamepads, Bluetooth, USB) |
devices |
List connected devices |
vibrate |
Vibrate at intensity 0.0-1.0, optional auto-stop timer |
rotate |
Rotate at speed 0.0-1.0 |
oscillate |
Oscillate at intensity 0.0-1.0 |
linear |
Move to position over duration (stroker devices) |
pulse |
Patterned pulses — count, on/off timing, intensity |
wave |
Smooth ramp between two intensities over time |
stop |
Stop one or all devices |
battery |
Read device battery level |
disconnect |
Disconnect and stop engine |
Usage
Once connected, just talk to Claude. It has the tools — it'll figure it out.
you: give me a gentle pulse
claude: [calls vibrate(intensity=0.3)] -> [calls pulse(count=3)]
Sent 3 gentle pulses to your Xbox controller.
you: slowly ramp up over 10 seconds then stop
claude: [calls wave(from=0, to=0.8, duration_ms=10000)]
[calls stop]
All device parameters (intensity, speed, position) are normalized to 0.0-1.0. Claude handles the mapping.
Architecture
This project consists of two repositories:
buttplug-mcp (this repo)
MCP server in TypeScript/Bun. Thin WebSocket client that speaks buttplug v3 protocol directly (no npm dependencies for device control). Auto-launches intiface-engine.
chiefautism/buttplug (fork)
Fork of buttplugio/buttplug with a new crate: buttplug_server_hwmgr_sdl_gamepad. Adds cross-platform gamepad rumble via SDL2. Xbox/PS/Switch controllers appear as standard buttplug devices.
Supported Devices
Gamepads (via SDL2)
Any controller SDL2 supports with rumble: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, DualShock 4, DualSense, Switch Pro Controller, and more. Connected via Bluetooth.
Intimate Hardware (via buttplug.io)
750+ devices from 30+ brands. Anything in the buttplug.io ecosystem works.
| Brand | Devices | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Lovense | Lush, Hush, Edge, Nora, Max, Osci, Domi, and more | Bluetooth LE |
| We-Vibe | Sync, Melt, Vector, Nova, Chorus, Wish | Bluetooth LE |
| Kiiroo | Onyx+, Keon, FeelConnect, Titan | Bluetooth LE |
| Satisfyer | Curvy, Love Triangle, Sexy Secret | Bluetooth LE |
| The Handy | The Handy | Wi-Fi / API |
| Magic Motion | Flamingo, Awaken, Equinox | Bluetooth LE |
| Lelo | F1s, Hugo, Tiani | Bluetooth LE |
| TCode | OSR-2, SR-6, DIY devices | Serial / USB |
Full searchable database: iostindex.com
Why
I saw girls on TikTok gooning with AI chatbots. Text-only. No haptics. Just vibes and imagination.
Thought — what if the chatbot could actually touch you? MCP gives LLMs tool use. Buttplug.io gives software device control. This glues them together. Now the AI doesn't just talk. It acts.
The hardware is already in the drawer. This is just the software.
License
BSD-3-Clause
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