epics-control-system
EPICS control system skill for accelerator and beamline instrument control and monitoring
Best use case
epics-control-system is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
EPICS control system skill for accelerator and beamline instrument control and monitoring
Teams using epics-control-system should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/epics-control-system/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How epics-control-system Compares
| Feature / Agent | epics-control-system | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
EPICS control system skill for accelerator and beamline instrument control and monitoring
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# EPICS Control System ## Purpose Provides expert guidance on EPICS for accelerator and beamline control systems, including IOC configuration and channel access. ## Capabilities - IOC configuration and deployment - Channel Access protocol - Archiver integration - Alarm handling - OPI screen development - Python/caproto scripting ## Usage Guidelines 1. **IOC Setup**: Configure Input/Output Controllers 2. **Channels**: Define process variables and records 3. **Archiving**: Set up archiver for data logging 4. **Alarms**: Configure alarm handling 5. **Python Integration**: Use caproto or pyepics for scripting ## Tools/Libraries - EPICS - caproto - pyepics - phoebus
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