Openroad MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Openroad in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add luarss-openroad -- uvx openroad-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "luarss-openroad": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "openroad-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add luarss-openroad -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/luarss/openroad-mcp:0.5.3

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "luarss-openroad": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/luarss/openroad-mcp:0.5.3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Openroad MCP server do?

The OpenROAD MCP server - interactive EDA sessions via Model Context Protocol

Is the Openroad 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 Openroad run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Openroad to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add luarss-openroad -- uvx openroad-mcp

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