ADIOS2

claude mcp add --scope project clio-adios -- clio-kit mcp-server adios

Install the launcher first. Restart your client after setup. Configuration locations →

clio-kit doctor --server adios --connect

Tools​

list_bp5

Lists all BP5 files in a given directory. The 'directory' parameter must be an absolute path.

inspect_variables

Inspects variables in a BP5 file, returning type, shape, and steps. Optionally filters by variable name.

inspect_variables_at_step

Inspects a specific variable at a given step in a BP5 file. All parameters are required.

inspect_attributes

Reads global or variable-specific attributes from a BP5 file. The 'variable_name' is optional.

read_variable_at_step

Reads a named variable at a specific step from a BP5 file. All parameters are required.

Examples​

Replace example paths with your own files and check the returned results.

1. Scientific Data Structure Analysis​

I have a BP5 simulation file at /data/simulation_results.bp. Can you first analyze the data structure and then show me the temperature variable evolution over time?

Tools called:

• inspect_variables - Analyze the dataset structure and available variables
• read_variable_at_step - Read temperature data at specific time steps

This prompt will:

• Use inspect_variables to analyze the BP5 file structure and discover all variables
• Extract temperature variable data using read_variable_at_step at different time steps
• Provide insights about the simulation data structure and temporal evolution

2. Multi-Variable Scientific Analysis​

Using the file /data/fluid_dynamics.bp, perform a comprehensive analysis showing:
1. All available variables and their properties
2. Pressure field at step 50
3. Variable metadata and attributes for the pressure field

Tools called:

• inspect_variables - List all available variables and properties
• read_variable_at_step - Extract pressure field at step 50
• inspect_attributes - Get pressure variable metadata

This prompt will:

• Generate comprehensive variable inventory using inspect_variables
• Extract specific time step data using read_variable_at_step
• Analyze variable metadata with inspect_attributes
• Provide detailed analysis of fluid dynamics simulation data

3. Time-Series Variable Inspection​

From /data/climate_model.bp, I want to understand the temperature variable structure across different time steps and inspect its properties at step 25.

Tools called:

• inspect_variables - Get temperature variable structure and available steps
• inspect_variables_at_step - Detailed inspection at step 25

This prompt will:

• Use inspect_variables to understand overall variable structure
• Use inspect_variables_at_step to get detailed information at a specific time step
• Provide comprehensive time-series data structure analysis

4. High-Performance Computing Data Analysis​

Analyze the simulation output at /data/parallel_computation.bp - show me the variable structure, read specific computational domain data, and extract metadata attributes.

Tools called:

• inspect_variables - Analyze computational variables and structure
• inspect_attributes - Extract simulation metadata and parameters
• read_variable_at_step - Read domain-specific data

This prompt will:

• Use inspect_variables to understand parallel computation structure
• Extract simulation parameters with inspect_attributes
• Read specific computational domain data using read_variable_at_step
• Provide HPC-focused data analysis

5. Scientific Data Validation and Exploration​

I need to validate the integrity of my ADIOS dataset at /data/experimental_results.bp - check all variables, their step-wise properties, and ensure metadata completeness.

Tools called:

• inspect_variables - Comprehensive variable structure validation
• inspect_variables_at_step - Step-specific variable validation
• inspect_attributes - Metadata integrity check

This prompt will:

• Use inspect_variables to validate overall data structure integrity
• Perform step-specific analysis with inspect_variables_at_step
• Check metadata completeness with inspect_attributes
• Provide comprehensive data quality assessment for scientific workflows

6. Quick BP5 File Discovery​

Show me all BP5 files in my simulation directory at /data/simulations/ and provide a quick overview of their contents and structure.

Tools called:

• list_bp5 - Directory-wide BP5 file discovery
• inspect_variables - Quick structure overview for each file

This prompt will:

• Use list_bp5 to discover all BP5 files in the directory
• Use inspect_variables to provide structural overview of discovered files
• Generate comprehensive overview of available simulation datasets
• Suggest optimal data access strategies based on file contents