Arduino Serial Monitor
Connects to and displays data from an Arduino board via serial communication for debugging and monitoring.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add arduino-serial-monitor npx -- -y @trustedskills/arduino-serial-monitor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"arduino-serial-monitor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/arduino-serial-monitor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to interact with an Arduino board via a serial connection. It can read data sent from the Arduino, display it in real-time, and send commands back to the Arduino for control or debugging purposes. The skill facilitates communication between the AI agent and physical hardware projects.
When to use it
- Debugging Arduino code: Observe variable values and program flow directly from the AI agent's interface.
- Controlling a robot arm: Send motor commands to an Arduino-controlled robotic arm based on user input or AI decisions.
- Monitoring sensor data: Receive and display readings from sensors connected to an Arduino, such as temperature, humidity, or light levels.
- Interactive art installations: Allow users to interact with an Arduino-powered installation through the AI agent's interface.
Key capabilities
- Serial communication
- Real-time data display
- Command sending
- Arduino board interaction
Example prompts
- "Show me the current temperature reading from my Arduino."
- "Send the command 'forward' to my Arduino."
- "What is the value of variable 'sensorValue' on the Arduino?"
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your Arduino board is properly connected and configured for serial communication before using this skill.
- The AI agent needs access to a suitable serial port; configuration may be required depending on the environment.
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