Picocom
Picocom is a command-line utility for efficient serial port communication, streamlining data transfer from legacy devices.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add picocom npx -- -y @trustedskills/picocom
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"picocom": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/picocom"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The picocom skill allows an AI agent to interact with serial ports, enabling communication with devices like microcontrollers and embedded systems. It provides a terminal interface within the agent's environment, facilitating tasks such as sending commands, receiving data, and debugging hardware. This skill is particularly useful for interacting directly with physical hardware through a connected serial device.
When to use it
- Debugging embedded systems: Use
picocomto send AT commands or other diagnostic information to a microcontroller. - Controlling IoT devices: Send commands to control sensors, actuators, or other functions on an IoT device connected via serial.
- Data logging and retrieval: Retrieve data from a serial-connected sensor or logger for analysis.
- Hardware interaction: Interact with custom hardware projects that communicate over a serial port.
Key capabilities
- Serial port communication
- Terminal interface
- Command sending
- Data receiving
Example prompts
- "Connect to the serial port /dev/ttyUSB0 and send 'hello'."
- "Open the serial connection on COM3 and listen for incoming data."
- "Establish a serial link with the device at 9600 baud."
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to a connected serial port. Ensure that the correct port is specified in your prompts, as incorrect ports will result in failed connections.
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