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title: "Serena MCP"
linkTitle: "Serena MCP"
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description: >
  Multi-language LSP-based coding assistant with AL Language Server support for Business Central
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## Overview

Serena is an AI-first code editor that provides MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration with Language Server Protocol (LSP) support for 20+ programming languages, including Business Central AL. It enables AI assistants to perform accurate code navigation, symbol lookup, and refactoring by leveraging native language servers.

**Created by**: [oraios](https://github.com/oraios)

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## Key Features

**AL Language Server Support**:
- Automatic setup using VS Code AL extension (`ms-dynamics-smb.al`)
- Native AL LSP integration with custom AL commands
- Platform detection for Windows/Linux/macOS
- Proper AL Language Server initialization

**20+ Supported Languages**:
- AL, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Rust, Go, C/C++, C#, Java, Ruby, PHP, Kotlin, Swift, and more
- Each language uses native LSP implementation for maximum accuracy

**Symbolic Operations**:
- Find References - Locate all usages across codebase
- Go to Definition - Jump to symbol definitions
- Document/Workspace Symbols - Search and list symbols
- Type & Call Hierarchy - Navigate relationships and call traces

**Modes**:
- Lite Mode - Minimal tool set for focused tasks
- Standard Mode - Full tool suite with additional capabilities

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## Links

- **GitHub**: https://github.com/oraios/serena
- **PyPI Package**: https://pypi.org/project/serena-mcp/
- **Changelog**: https://github.com/oraios/serena/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md