MATLAB Slash Commands
Slash commands for MATLAB development workflows across multiple AI coding agents. Provides documentation generation, testing, optimization, code analysis, and live execution via MCP.
Multi-Agent Support
| Agent | Format | Commands | Install |
|---|
| Claude Code | Plugin | All 13 | /plugin install github:matlab/slash-commands |
| GitHub Copilot | .prompt.md | 6 key commands | Copy copilot/prompts/ to .github/prompts/ |
| Cursor IDE | .mdc rules | Rules (always-on) | Copy cursor/rules/ to .cursor/rules/ |
| Any MCP agent | MCP server | Via MATLAB MCP Core Server | See MCP Guide |
MCP Integration
When the MATLAB MCP Core Server is connected, commands gain live capabilities:
| MCP Tool | What It Enables |
|---|
check_matlab_code | Real Code Analyzer diagnostics |
evaluate_matlab_code | Execute MATLAB expressions, benchmark code |
run_matlab_file | Run .m files and return output |
run_matlab_test_file | Execute test suites and report results |
detect_matlab_toolboxes | List installed toolboxes |
All commands work without MCP. They generate code and instructions as before. MCP adds validation, execution, and measurement. See MCP Integration Guide.
Installation
Claude Code (Full Support)
/plugin install github:matlab/slash-commands
GitHub Copilot
cp -r copilot/prompts/ .github/prompts/
Cursor IDE
mkdir -p .cursor/rules
cp cursor/rules/matlab-development.mdc .cursor/rules/
Manual / Development
git clone https://github.com/matlab/slash-commands.git
Available Commands
Core Commands
| Command | Description | MCP Enhanced |
|---|
/matlab-readme | Generate project README | Yes |
/matlab-docs | Document MATLAB functions | Yes |
/matlab-livescript | Create formatted Live Scripts | Yes |
/matlab-check | Run Code Analyzer on code | MCP |
/matlab-run | Execute MATLAB code or files | MCP |
Testing Commands
| Command | Description | MCP Enhanced |
|---|
/matlab-test | Generate unit tests | Yes |
/matlab-property-test | Create property-based tests | Yes |
/matlab-run-tests | Run test suite and report results | MCP |
Quality Commands
| Command | Description | MCP Enhanced |
|---|
/matlab-optimize | Optimize code performance | Yes |
/matlab-errors | Add error handling and validation | Yes |
Development Commands
| Command | Description | MCP Enhanced |
|---|
/matlab-explain | Explain code functionality | Yes |
/matlab-refine | Refine requirements into specs | Yes |
/matlab-toolboxes | Detect installed toolboxes | MCP |
MCP Enhanced = works without MCP but gains live capabilities with it
MCP = primarily designed for MCP, with static fallback
Quick Start
Generate and Validate Tests (with MCP)
/matlab-test myFunction # Generate tests
/matlab-run-tests # Run them via MCP, see pass/fail
Optimize with Real Benchmarks (with MCP)
/matlab-optimize # Optimizes and benchmarks before/after
Full Development Pipeline
/matlab-refine "process sensor data" # Clarify requirements
/matlab-test processData # Generate tests
/matlab-check processData.m # Run Code Analyzer
/matlab-optimize # Optimize performance
/matlab-errors # Add error handling
/matlab-docs processData # Generate documentation
/matlab-readme # Generate project README
Documentation
Requirements
- An AI coding agent (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible agent)
- MATLAB development environment (for running generated code)
- Optional: MATLAB MCP Core Server for live execution
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on adding commands, improving existing ones, and maintaining cross-agent formats.
License
BSD 3-Clause License. See LICENSE.
Copyright (c) 2025, The MathWorks, Inc.
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