Serial MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Serial in Claude Code

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/qarnet/serial-mcp/releases/download/v0.9.3/serial-mcp-x86_64-linux

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

Download serial-mcp-x86_64-linux and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/qarnet/serial-mcp/releases/download/v0.9.3/serial-mcp-aarch64-linux

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

Download serial-mcp-aarch64-linux and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/qarnet/serial-mcp/releases/download/v0.9.3/serial-mcp-aarch64-macos

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

Download serial-mcp-aarch64-macos and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/qarnet/serial-mcp/releases/download/v0.9.3/serial-mcp-x86_64-windows.exe

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

Download serial-mcp-x86_64-windows.exe and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Serial MCP server do?

MCP server for serial port communication. 25 tools, resources, prompts, and stdio/HTTP transports.

Is the Serial 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 Serial run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Serial to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/qarnet/serial-mcp/releases/download/v0.9.3/serial-mcp-x86_64-linux

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