Can Claude connect to Serena?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,029 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, in Claude Desktop or Claude Code.1 Serena MCP server run locally, which Claude Desktop and Claude Code support; claude.ai on the web needs a live remote server, and none is available right now. Checked on 2026-10-18.
Local Serena servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena MCP: the IDE for your agent | Official | Local install | No auth | — | B |
How to connect Serena to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Serena to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Serena itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Serena?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/serena/
Does Serena have an official MCP server?
Yes: Serena MCP: the IDE for your agent. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/serena/