Install Bizhawk in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add bizhawk -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Bizhawk MCP server do?
Control the BizHawk multi-system emulator: memory read/write, joypad input, frame advance, screenshots and save states.
Is the Bizhawk MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does Bizhawk run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Bizhawk to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/dmang-dev/mcp-bizhawk, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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