How do I install Openocd?

Openocd is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: openocd-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Openocd safe to use?

Openocd was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.8/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Openocd need?

Openocd requires the following credentials or environment variables: OPENOCD_BIN, OPENOCD_MCP_CONFIG. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Openocd?

Openocd uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Openocd MCP Server

by Microhenrio

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8MCP RegistryLocal

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Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Debug microcontrollers from Claude via OpenOCD: flash, breakpoints, memory and registers by name.

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Debug microcontrollers from Claude via OpenOCD: flash, breakpoints, memory and registers by name.

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

This is a well-structured OpenOCD debugging MCP server with sound architecture and appropriate permission scoping for its intended use. The code demonstrates good security practices around subprocess management, configuration handling, and input validation. Minor quality issues exist around broad exception handling and error message consistency, but these are typical for developer tools and do not pose security risks. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

8 files analyzed · 9 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

system_info

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Path to the OpenOCD executable. Optional: if unset, the server uses a bundled copy (when present) or 'openocd' on PATH.Optional

Environment variable: OPENOCD_BIN

Path to a per-project openocd-mcp.json (target_cfg/svd_file/elf_file). Optional: by default the server looks for openocd-mcp.json in the working directory.Optional

Environment variable: OPENOCD_MCP_CONFIG

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-microhenrio-openocd-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "OPENOCD_BIN": "your-openocd-bin-here",
        "OPENOCD_MCP_CONFIG": "your-openocd-mcp-config-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "openocd-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

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