# Fanuc Karel

> FANUC KAREL programming reference. Syntax, built-in routines, data types, file I/O, socket communication, and code templates. Use when writing KAREL programs for FANUC robots, debugging KAREL errors, or looking up built-in functions.

- Skill: `bytesagain/fanuc-karel` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/fanuc-karel`
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- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/fanuc-karel

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# FANUC KAREL Programming Reference

Complete reference for FANUC KAREL language — syntax, built-in routines, data types, file I/O, socket communication, and ready-to-use templates.

## Commands

### syntax
Show KAREL language syntax essentials (variables, control flow, routines).
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh syntax
```

### types
Show KAREL data types (INTEGER, REAL, STRING, VECTOR, POSITION, etc.).
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh types
```

### builtin
List built-in routines and functions by category.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh builtin
```

### fileio
Show file I/O operations (READ, WRITE, OPEN, CLOSE).
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh fileio
```

### socket
Show TCP/UDP socket communication examples.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh socket
```

### template
Generate KAREL program templates.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh template basic
bash scripts/script.sh template socket-server
bash scripts/script.sh template file-logger
```

### search
Search reference data by keyword.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh search "CURPOS"
```

## Requirements
- bash 4+

## When to Use
- Writing KAREL programs for FANUC robots
- Looking up KAREL syntax or built-in functions
- Setting up socket communication between robot and PC
- File I/O operations on the controller
- Debugging KAREL compilation errors

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