How do I connect MCP Retroarch MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `mcp-retroarch` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code as compatible clients.

Is MCP Retroarch MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can MCP Retroarch MCP Server do?

MCP Retroarch MCP Server documents 11 tools to the agent, including retroarch_frame_advance, retroarch_get_config, retroarch_get_status. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

MCP Retroarch

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by dmang-dev

MCP server for RetroArch — exposes memory r/w, save state, screenshot, pause/frameadvance/reset via the Network Control Interface

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$mcp-retroarch

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Project instructions

claudeemulatorlibretromcpmodel-context-protocolretroarchtypescript

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11 of 11 tools

Documented tools (11)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

retroarch_frame_advance

Step one frame (only effective while paused)

retroarch_get_config

Read named RetroArch config values (e.g. savestatedirectory)

retroarch_get_status

State (playing/paused), system, game, CRC32

retroarch_load_state_current

Load from currently-selected slot

retroarch_load_state_slot

Load from explicit slot number

retroarch_pause_toggle

Toggle pause state

retroarch_ping

Verify reachability — returns RetroArch version

retroarch_reset

Hardware-reset the running game

retroarch_save_state_current

Save to currently-selected slot

retroarch_screenshot

Save a screenshot to RetroArch's screenshot directory

retroarch_show_message

Display a notification on the RetroArch window

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about MCP Retroarch MCP Server

How do I connect MCP Retroarch MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `mcp-retroarch` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code as compatible clients.
Is MCP Retroarch MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can MCP Retroarch MCP Server do?: MCP Retroarch MCP Server documents 11 tools to the agent, including retroarch_frame_advance, retroarch_get_config, retroarch_get_status. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.