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Serena
Serena MCP server for semantic code retrieval, code editing, and IDE-like context tools that help AI coding agents work inside a codebase.
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Serena MCP server for semantic code retrieval, code editing, and IDE-like context tools that help AI coding agents work inside a codebase.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Serena.
- What is Serena and what does it do?
- Serena is an MCP server that provides semantic code retrieval, code editing, and IDE-like context tools. It helps AI coding agents operate within a codebase for tasks like understanding code, making changes, and providing context.
- How can I integrate Serena with a client like Claude Desktop?
- Integration details depend on the client. Typically, you would configure the client to communicate with Serena using its stdio transport. Consult your client's documentation for connecting to a local MCP server.
- Does Serena require any authentication credentials or API keys?
- No, Serena is configured with none as its authentication type. It does not require API keys, OAuth, or other credentials to operate with compatible MCP clients.
- What are Serena's key capabilities for AI agents?
- Serena offers capabilities for semantic code retrieval, enabling agents to understand code in context. It also provides facilities for code editing and other IDE-like functions to assist in automated development workflows.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Serena MCP server?
- Serena itself is open source and available on GitHub, implying no direct cost for the server software. Any operational costs depend on your deployment environment and infrastructure.
- What is a prerequisite for running Serena?
- As Serena uses stdio for transport, it generally requires being run locally alongside the MCP client. This means it needs to be installed in the same environment as your development tools and has direct access to the codebase.
Install Serena
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"serena": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-serena"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"serena": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-serena"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"serena": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-serena"
]
}
}
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