How can I use AI tools for AI-assisted MATLAB/Simulink programming (without MATLAB Copilot)?

I’m looking to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or GitHub Copilot to assist with MATLAB and Simulink programming — ideally in a pair-programming style. However, I do not have access to MATLAB Copilot. Are there recommended tools, setups, or workflows that can help me integrate AI assistance into my MATLAB/Simulink development?

Any advice or examples would be greatly appreciated!

[xingxingcui]

Currently, the best support for AI-assisted MATLAB code writing/Editing/... for the large models is the "MATLAB-extension-for-vscode".

Unfortunately, MATLAB Desktop is not supported well enough yet, even when using "llms-with-matlab".

Answer 1

[Michelle Hirsch]

Sorry I'm a bit late to the game, but this is supported very well through the MATLAB MCP Core Server. This is a free download you can use with any tool that supports the MCP protocol. You can find helpful pointers on the MathWorks AI Blog.