Commands
FreeNot checkedAn MCP server that lets you define and run custom shell commands via YAML templates, with built-in tools for flashing and serial communication in embedded devel
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An MCP server that lets you define and run custom shell commands via YAML templates, with built-in tools for flashing and serial communication in embedded development.
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commands-mcp .github/workflows/build.yml
Build MCP Server with command template.
Usage
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"commands": {
"command": "/path/to/commands-mcp",
"args": [
"/path/to/your/project"
]
}
}
}
Example
A commands.yaml file should be placed in the root of your project. Here's an example:
# yaml-language-server: $schema=https://listenai.github.io/commands-mcp/schema/master/commands.json
commands:
zephyr_build:
description: Build the specified Zephyr application
args:
- name: board
description: |
The board identifier to build for. If it can't be determined from the
context, it should be prompted for.
required: true
- name: source_dir
description: |
Path to the source directory of the Zephyr application to build.
Defaults to the current working directory.
default: .
- name: pristine
description: |
If true, the build directory will be cleaned before building.
default: false
command: |
source .venv/bin/activate
west build -b {{board}} -s {{source_dir}} {{#if pristine}}--pristine{{/if}}
For code completion on the commands.yaml file, redhat.vscode-yaml extension is recommended.
The commands.yaml file
commands: The root key for command definitions.<tool>: A tool named<tool>.description: A description of what the command does.args: A list of arguments for the command, if any.name: The name of the argument.description: A description of the argument.type: The type of the argument (optional, acceptsstring,number,boolean, defaults tostring).required: Whether the argument is required (defaults tofalse).default: The default value for the argument, if it is not required.
command: The command to run. Supports Handlebars templating for arguments.shell: The shell used to execute the command. Defaults to "bash" on Unix-like systems and "powershell" on Windows. Also supports "python" for using Python script in the command.venv: Optional path to a Python virtual environment to use. If specified, the command will be executed with the specified venv activated.
Python support
If the shell is set to python, the command will be executed using Python. If a virtual environment is specified in the venv field, it will be activated before executing the command.
commands:
some_python_script:
description: A python script that does something
shell: python
venv: .venv
command: |
import sys
print(f"Running Python {sys.version} in virtual environment {sys.prefix}")
Built-in tools
In addition to the commands defined in commands.yaml, the MCP Server provides several built-in tools, which can be enabled in the commands.yaml file with corresponding configuration.
Flash tools
Built-in tools for flashing firmware to LISTENAI devices.
flash:
enabled: true # Enable flash tools
chip: mars # Chip model, can be '6', 'mars'
baudrate: 1500000 # Baud rate for flashing, defaults to 1500000
Serial tools
Built-in tools for reading logs from connected serial devices.
serial:
enabled: true # Enable serial tools
baudrate: 115200 # Baud rate for serial communication, defaults to 115200
reset: dtr # Method to reset the device before reading logs, can be
# 'dtr' or 'rts'. If not specified, no reset will be performed.
reset_interval: 100 # Interval in milliseconds between the reset line is
# asserted and deasserted, defaults to 100ms.
Schematic tools
Built-in tools to help the AI better understand the hardware schematic of the board. For details about the schematic files, see the Schematic.
schematic:
enabled: true # Enable schematic tools
board: csk6_duomotai_devkit # Board name, should match the board file defined
# in `boards_dir`.
socs_dir: schematic/socs # Directory containing SoC-level schematic
# definitions. Defaults to "schematic/socs".
boards_dir: schematic/boards # Directory containing board-level schematic
# definitions. Defaults to "schematic/boards".
License
Install Commands in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install commands-mcpInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add commands-mcp -- npx -y @listenai/commands-mcpFAQ
Is Commands MCP free?
Yes, Commands MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Commands need an API key?
No, Commands runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Commands hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Commands in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Commands on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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