What clients are compatible with Serena MCP?

Serena MCP is compatible with: Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, VS Code. Check the server's documentation for client-specific setup instructions.

Serena MCP

Q: How do I install Serena MCP?

Install Serena MCP by running: uvx --from git+https://github.com/oraios/serena serena-mcp-server --context ide-assistant --project .. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop).

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Author

oraios

Installation

Run this command to install:

uvx --from git+https://github.com/oraios/serena serena-mcp-server --context ide-assistant --project .

Sample Configuration

Add this to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "serena": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/oraios/serena",
        "serena-mcp-server",
        "--context",
        "ide-assistant",
        "--project",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Use our MCP Manifest Generator to build complete configurations visually, or the MCP Config Validator to check your existing config.

Compatible Clients

Claude CodeCodexOpenCodeCursorVS Code

Details

Server ID	serena
Author	oraios
Category	Developer Tools
Compatible With	Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, VS Code
Tags	codingsemantic-searchlanguage-serveragent
GitHub	https://github.com/oraios/serena
Website	https://oraios.github.io/serena
GitHub Stars	23,936+
Maintenance	Active maintenance
Last GitHub Push	2026-05-06
Metadata Verified	2026-05-07

About Serena MCP

Serena MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server created by oraios. It enables AI assistants to interact with Serena capabilities.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to external tools and data sources. By installing Serena MCP, you give your AI assistant the ability to perform real actions through a standardized interface, rather than just generating text about them.

This server is compatible with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, VS Code and has 23,936+ stars on GitHub. It falls under the "Developer Tools" category of MCP servers.

To get started, use our MCP Manifest Generator to create a complete configuration, or validate your existing setup with the MCP Config Validator.

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FAQ

How do I install Serena MCP?

Run "uvx --from git+https://github.com/oraios/serena serena-mcp-server --context ide-assistant --project ." in your terminal. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, this is typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows.

What clients work with Serena MCP?

Serena MCP is compatible with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor, VS Code. Each client has its own configuration file format, but the MCP server setup is similar across all of them.

What can I do with Serena MCP?

Semantic code retrieval and editing tools that give coding agents language-server-aware project context. Once configured, your AI assistant can interact with these capabilities through natural language commands, making it possible to perform real actions directly from your AI chat interface.