SimDoc FAQs

Question 1

How do I start using SimDoc with my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

SimDoc is available as a hosted service, meaning no local setup is required. You simply need to add SimDoc's URL to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration file and then restart your AI assistant. Detailed setup instructions are provided in the documentation.

Question 2

Do I need to run any local server or install software for SimDoc?

Accepted Answer

No, SimDoc operates as a hosted service, so you don't need to run any server software locally. The MCP server implementation is open-source for transparency, but end-users simply configure their AI assistant to connect to our hosted endpoint.

Question 3

What is SimDoc and how does it help?

Accepted Answer

SimDoc integrates scientific simulation documentation (e.g., PyBaMM, Cantera) with AI assistants like Claude Desktop and Cursor via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables AI-powered search, code snippet retrieval, and access to structured simulator metadata to boost scientific computing workflows.

Question 4

What specific capabilities does SimDoc offer through AI tools like Claude or Cursor?

Accepted Answer

Through AI assistants, SimDoc allows you to search comprehensive scientific documentation, retrieve AI-powered code snippets with relevance scoring, find simulators by name, and get structured metadata along with version resolution. You can ask natural language questions about simulator usage.

Question 5

Which scientific simulators does SimDoc currently support?

Accepted Answer

Currently, SimDoc provides documentation and context for popular scientific simulators such as PyBaMM (Python Battery Mathematical Modeling) and Cantera (Chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport). More simulators are planned for future integration.

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