dmang-dev/mcp-bizhawk

What it does

dmang-dev/mcp-bizhawk is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that bridges AI clients with the BizHawk multisystem emulator. It allows programmatic control and interaction with the emulator, enabling automation, testing, and integration of retro gaming emulation into AI-driven workflows.

Key Features

• Memory read/write operations across named memory domains
• Joypad input control and emulation
• Frame advance functionality for precise game control
• Screenshot capture capabilities
• Save and load state management
• Support for multiple gaming systems: NES, SNES, Game Boy (GB/GBC/GBA), Genesis, N64, PlayStation, Saturn, and more

How to set up

Installation requires configuring the MCP server with your preferred MCP client (Claude, ChatGPT, or other compatible applications). Clone or install the mcp-bizhawk package, configure it to connect to a running BizHawk instance, and initialize the server connection. Documentation and specific setup instructions are available on the GitHub repository.