Overview
What is arduino-mcp-server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server written in Go that integrates with Arduino tooling. It allows listing connected boards, compiling sketches, and uploading firmware, primarily targeting developers using VSCode.
How to use arduino-mcp-server?
Clone the repository, build with go build ., move the binary to a desired location, then configure the server in VSCode’s settings.json or a workspace .vscode/mcp.json file. Set the type to stdio and the command to the binary path.
Key features of arduino-mcp-server
- List connected Arduino boards.
- Compile sketches with a specified board FQBN.
- Compile and upload sketches in one step.
- Upload compiled sketches to a specific port.
Use cases of arduino-mcp-server
- Compile and upload an Arduino sketch from within VSCode.
- Automate board discovery during development.
- Integrate Arduino compilation and flashing into AI‑assisted workflows via MCP.
FAQ from arduino-mcp-server
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