How do I install io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232?

Clone io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 from https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-rs232 and configure it as an MCP server in your client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code).

Is io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 open source?

Yes, io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 is open source under the MIT license. Source code is available at https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-rs232.

What category does io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 belong to?

io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 is listed under Developer Tools MCP servers on MCPFind.

io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 — MCP Server for Developer Tools

mcp-rs232

An MCP server that exposes RS232 serial port connectivity

mcp-name: io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232

Install

pip install mcp-rs232

Usage

from mcp_rs232 import list_ports, open_port, close_port, read_port, write_port

# List available ports
ports = list_ports()
print(ports)

# Open a port
open_port("COM1", baud_rate=9600)

# Write data (hex encoded)
write_port("COM1", "48656c6c6f")  # "Hello"

# Read data (returns hex encoded)
data = read_port("COM1")

# Close the port
close_port("COM1")

CLI

mcp-rs232 --help

API

Resources

serial://ports - Lists all available serial ports with their details
serial://port/{port_name} - Get details about a specific port

Tools

list_ports_tool() - Returns list of available serial ports
open_port(port, baud_rate, ...) - Opens a serial connection
close_port(port) - Closes a serial connection
read_port(port, size, timeout) - Reads data from port (hex encoded)
write_port(port, data) - Writes hex-encoded data to port
get_port_config(port) - Returns current port configuration

Development

git clone https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-rs232.git
cd mcp-rs232
pip install -e ".[test]"

# run tests
pytest

# format
ruff format src/ tests/

# lint
ruff check src/ tests/

# type check
mypy src/

Set up in your AI client

AI clientOperating system

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-daedalus-mcp-rs232": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-rs232"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232 works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.

Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.

VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.

Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.

Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

io.github.daedalus/mcp-rs232