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Arduino MCP Server
CommunityMCP server by akshatnerella · updated · ★ 3
Arduino MCP server for CLI setup, board detection, compile/upload, serial monitoring, and pin refs. Arduino MCP Server is a community project by akshatnerella, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 61 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
ARDUINO_Environment variable | Optional | Optional path to arduino-cli binary. Defaults to arduino-cli on PATH. |
ARDUINO_Environment variable | Optional | Optional absolute path restricting sketch operations to this directory. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Arduino MCP Server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add arduino-mcp-server -- npx -y arduino-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arduino-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"arduino-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arduino-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"arduino-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"arduino-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"arduino-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add arduino-mcp-server -- npx -y arduino-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"arduino-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"arduino-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add arduino-mcp-server npx -y arduino-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the arduino-mcp-server block.
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Arduino MCP Server: common questions
How do I install Arduino MCP Server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add arduino-mcp-server -- npx -y arduino-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Arduino MCP Server the official server?
Arduino MCP Server is a community project by akshatnerella, not verified by a company domain.
Is Arduino MCP Server free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Arduino MCP Server safe to use?
It scores 42 of 100. Grades: maintenance B, licence A, quality D. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Arduino MCP Server?
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Does Arduino MCP Server work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.