How do I install the gearboy mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Gearboy MCP Server

MCP server for Gearboy Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color emulator

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What is the Gearboy MCP Server?

MCP server for Gearboy Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color emulator

What you get

Gearboy is an accurate, cross-platform Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Super Game Boy emulator written in C++ that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD and RetroArch, with an embedded MCP server for debugging and tooling.

Supported cartridges: ROM, ROM + RAM, MBC1, MBC2, MBC3, MBC5, MBC7, HuC-1, HuC-3, MMM01, Pocket Camera, TAMA5, MBC1M, Wisdom Tree, M161, Sachen MMC1, Sachen MMC2 and PKJD
Game Boy Color support
Super Game Boy support
LCD screen ghosting effect as seen in the original Game Boy
LCD dot matrix effects
Battery powered RAM save support

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Example prompts to try

“Use Gearboy to Windows.”
“Use Gearboy to macOS.”
“Use Gearboy to Linux.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Gearboy Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color emulator Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.