Hyades — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Converts LaTeX equations into multi-line Unicode text art or ASCII. Useful for terminal windows and source code comments.
claude mcp add --transport http hyades https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcpWhat Hyades does
Hyades parses mathematical notation from LaTeX and prints it as readable formatted text. The engine handles fractions, sums, integrals, and matrices. Output behaves like standard text, so copying it into plain buffers works immediately.
When Unicode support is missing, the tool switches to plain ASCII characters. Connecting through the MCP protocol relies on an HTTP endpoint at https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcp without needing a local native C compilation.
What it helps with
- render LaTeX equations inside terminal sessions
- paste legible mathematical notation into source code comments
- generate ASCII fallbacks for environments without Unicode support
- format math for plain text emails without external images
Example prompts for the agent
- Render
\sum_{k=0}^{n} \frac{x^k}{k!}as Unicode text art with Hyades - Convert this LaTeX matrix into plain ASCII for a code comment
How to install Hyades
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http hyades https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add hyades --url https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"hyades": {
"url": "https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"hyades": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http hyades https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Hyades
How to install Hyades in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http hyades https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcp in your terminal.
What does Hyades do?
It translates standard LaTeX expressions into multi-line Unicode or ASCII art suitable for terminal buffers and code comments.
Is a local C toolchain required to use the MCP server?
No, the MCP server connects over HTTP via https://hyades-mcp.apg.workers.dev/mcp without compiling the repository.
