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.
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name: "fanuc-karel"
description: "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."
version: "1.0.0"
author: "BytesAgain"
homepage: https://bytesagain.com
source: https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills
tags: ["fanuc", "robot", "karel", "programming", "industrial", "automation"]
---
# 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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