A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for J-Link debuggers
J-Link调试器的强大模型上下文协议(MCP)服务器
JLink MCP Server is a comprehensive debugging tool that integrates J-Link debugger capabilities with AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol. It provides seamless access to hardware debugging features including memory operations, flash programming, register access, and real-time data transfer.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔌 Device Connection | Connect via SWD/JTAG with auto-detect support (chip_name=None or "auto") |
| 🔍 Smart Chip Matching | Intelligent chip name matching (e.g., FC7300F4MDD → FC7300F4MDDxXxxxT1C) |
| 💾 Memory Operations | Read/write memory with configurable access widths (8/16/32-bit) |
| 🔥 Flash Programming | Program, erase, and verify flash memory |
| 🎯 Debug Control | Halt, run, single-step execution with breakpoints |
| 📊 Register Access | Read/write CPU registers with SVD field parsing |
| 📡 RTT Support | Real-time data transfer via Segger RTT |
| 🔧 SVD Integration | Access peripheral registers via SVD files with pickle cache |
| 🧩 Plugin Architecture | Extensible device-specific patch system |
| 🌐 GDB Server | Integrated GDB server support |
| 📚 Usage Guidance | Built-in help tools for best practices and scenarios |
- Python: 3.8 or higher
- J-Link Software: Latest version from Segger
- J-Link Hardware: Any supported J-Link debugger
- Operating System: Windows, Linux, or macOS
pip install jlink-mcp# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/cyj0920/jlink_mcp.git
cd jlink_mcp
# Install in development mode
pip install -e .# Install UV
pip install uv
# Install with UV
uv pip install jlink-mcpCreate a .env file or set environment variables:
# Optional: External SVD directory for peripheral register definitions
JLINK_SVD_DIR=/path/to/svd/files
# Optional: External device patch directory for vendor-specific support
JLINK_PATCH_DIR=/path/to/patches
# Optional: Default interface type (SWD or JTAG)
JLINK_DEFAULT_INTERFACE=JTAGAdd to your MCP configuration file (typically ~/.config/mcp/settings.json or C:\Users\<username>\.iflow\settings.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"jlink": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "jlink_mcp"],
"env": {
"JLINK_SVD_DIR": "C:\\path\\to\\svd\\files",
"JLINK_PATCH_DIR": "C:\\path\\to\\patches",
"JLINK_DEFAULT_INTERFACE": "JTAG"
}
}
}
}📂 Expand: Connection Examples
# Automatic chip detection (recommended)
# Both chip_name=None and chip_name="auto" trigger the same autodetect flow
connect_device(chip_name="auto", interface="JTAG")
connect_device(chip_name=None, interface="JTAG")
# Connect with specific chip name
connect_device(chip_name="STM32F407VG", interface="SWD")
# Connect with specific J-Link serial number
connect_device(
chip_name="STM32F407VG",
interface="JTAG",
serial_number="12345678"
)📂 Expand: Memory Read/Write Examples
# Read 64 bytes from address 0x20000000 (32-bit access)
read_memory(address=0x20000000, size=64, width=32)
# Write a 32-bit value to memory
write_memory(address=0x20000000, data="0x12345678", width=32)
# Read a single byte
read_memory(address=0x20000000, size=1, width=8)
# Write 16-bit value
write_memory(address=0x20000000, data="0xABCD", width=16)📂 Expand: Flash Operation Examples
# Erase a range of flash memory
erase_flash(
start_address=0x08000000,
end_address=0x08020000
)
# Erase entire chip
erase_flash(chip_erase=True)
# Program flash with verification
program_flash(
address=0x08000000,
data="binary_hex_data",
verify=True
)
# Verify flash content
verify_flash(
address=0x08000000,
data="expected_data"
)📂 Expand: Debug Control Examples
# Halt the CPU
halt_cpu()
# Resume execution from a halted CPU without resetting the target
run_cpu()
# Single step execution
step_instruction()
# Get current CPU state
get_cpu_state()
# Reset the device
reset_target(reset_type="normal")
# Reset and halt
reset_target(reset_type="halt")📂 Expand: Register Access Examples
# Read all general-purpose registers
read_registers()
# Read specific registers
read_registers(register_names=["R0", "R1", "PC"])
# Write to a register
write_register(register_name="R0", value=0x12345678)
# Read with custom list
read_registers(["R0", "SP", "LR", "PC"])📂 Expand: SVD Examples
# List available SVD files
list_svd_devices()
# Get peripherals for a device
get_svd_peripherals(device_name="STM32F407VG")
# Get registers for a peripheral
get_svd_registers(
device_name="STM32F407VG",
peripheral_name="GPIOA"
)
# Read register with field parsing
result = read_register_with_fields(
device_name="STM32F407VG",
peripheral_name="GPIOA",
register_name="MODER"
)
print(f"Raw value: {result['value']}")
print(f"Fields: {result['fields']}")📂 Expand: Breakpoint Examples
# Set a breakpoint
set_breakpoint(address=0x08000100)
# Clear a breakpoint
clear_breakpoint(address=0x08000100)📂 Expand: RTT Examples
# Start RTT with buffer index 0
rtt_start(buffer_index=0)
# Read RTT data
data = rtt_read(buffer_index=0, size=1024)
print(data)
# Write data to RTT
rtt_write(data="test_message", buffer_index=0)
# Stop RTT
rtt_stop()
# Get RTT status
status = rtt_get_status()The server follows a modular, plugin-based architecture:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ JLink MCP Server │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Server │ │ Tool Layer │ │
│ │ Manager │ │ │ │
│ └──────┬───────┘ │ • Connection │ │
│ │ │ • Debug │ │
│ │ │ • Memory │ │
│ │ │ • Flash │ │
│ │ │ • Registers │ │
│ │ │ • SVD │ │
│ │ │ • RTT │ │
│ │ └────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌──────▼────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Manager Layer │ │
│ ├────────────┬────────────┬─────────────┤ │
│ │ JLink │ SVD │ Patch │ │
│ │ Manager │ Manager │ Manager │ │
│ └────────────┴────────────┴─────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Plugin Layer │ │
│ │ • DevicePatchInterface │ │
│ │ • Vendor-specific patches │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Hardware Layer │ │
│ │ • pylink-square │ │
│ │ • J-Link SDK │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The server supports a flexible plugin architecture for device-specific functionality:
from typing import Optional, List, Dict, Any
from jlink_mcp.device_patch_interface import DevicePatchInterface
class CustomDevicePatch(DevicePatchInterface):
"""Custom device patch implementation."""
@property
def vendor_name(self) -> str:
"""Return the vendor name."""
return "CustomVendor"
@property
def patch_version(self) -> str:
"""Return the patch version."""
return "v1.0.0"
def is_available(self) -> bool:
"""Check if the patch is available."""
return True
def match_device_name(self, chip_name: str) -> Optional[str]:
"""
Match and return the full device name.
Args:
chip_name: Partial or simplified device name
Returns:
Full device name or None if no match
"""
# Implement your matching logic
device_map = {
"CUSTOM": "CustomDevice1",
"CUST1": "CustomDevice1",
}
return device_map.get(chip_name.upper())
@property
def device_names(self) -> List[str]:
"""Return list of supported devices."""
return ["CustomDevice1", "CustomDevice2"]
def get_device_info(self, device_name: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""
Get detailed information about a device.
Args:
device_name: Full device name
Returns:
Device information dictionary
"""
return {
"name": device_name,
"vendor": self.vendor_name,
"core": "ARM Cortex-M4",
"flash_size": 512 * 1024,
"ram_size": 128 * 1024,
}from jlink_mcp.device_patch_manager import device_patch_manager
# Create and register your custom patch
custom_patch = CustomDevicePatch()
device_patch_manager.register_patch(custom_patch)The server provides 41 MCP tools across 9 categories:
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
list_jlink_devices |
- | List connected J-Link devices |
connect_device |
serial_number?, interface?, chip_name? |
Connect to J-Link device |
disconnect_device |
- | Disconnect from current device |
get_connection_status |
- | Get connection status |
match_chip_name |
chip_name |
Smart chip name matching |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
get_target_info |
- | Get target device information |
get_target_voltage |
- | Get target voltage |
scan_target_devices |
- | Scan for devices on the bus |
list_device_patches |
- | List loaded device patches |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
read_memory |
address, size, width? |
Read memory (max 64KB) |
write_memory |
address, data, width? |
Write memory |
read_registers |
register_names? |
Read CPU registers |
write_register |
register_name, value |
Write single register |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
erase_flash |
start_address?, end_address?, chip_erase? |
Erase flash |
program_flash |
address, data, verify? |
Program flash |
verify_flash |
address, data |
Verify flash |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
reset_target |
reset_type? |
Reset target (normal/halt/core) |
halt_cpu |
- | Halt CPU |
run_cpu |
- | Resume CPU execution without resetting the target |
step_instruction |
- | Single step execution |
get_cpu_state |
- | Get CPU state |
set_breakpoint |
address |
Set breakpoint |
clear_breakpoint |
address |
Clear breakpoint |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
rtt_start |
buffer_index?, read_mode?, timeout_ms? |
Start RTT |
rtt_stop |
- | Stop RTT |
rtt_read |
buffer_index?, size?, timeout_ms? |
Read RTT data |
rtt_write |
data, buffer_index? |
Write RTT data |
rtt_get_status |
- | Get RTT status |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
start_gdb_server |
host?, port?, device?, interface?, speed? |
Start GDB server |
stop_gdb_server |
- | Stop GDB server |
get_gdb_server_status |
- | Get GDB server status |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
list_svd_devices |
- | List available SVD devices |
get_svd_peripherals |
device_name |
Get device peripherals |
get_svd_registers |
device_name, peripheral_name |
Get peripheral registers |
read_register_with_fields |
device_name, peripheral_name, register_name |
Read register with field parsing |
parse_register_value |
device_name, peripheral_name, register_name, value |
Parse register value only |
| Function | Parameters | Description |
|---|---|---|
get_usage_guidance |
category?, include_examples? |
Get tool usage guide |
get_best_practices |
task_type |
Get best practices |
list_scenarios |
- | List usage scenarios |
get_forbidden_operations |
- | Get forbidden operations |
get_system_prompt |
prompt_name? |
Get system/custom prompt |
📂 Connection Issues
Problem: Cannot connect to J-Link device
Solutions:
- Check if J-Link is properly connected via USB
- Verify J-Link software is installed
- Try running JLinkExe to verify device detection
- Check interface type (SWD vs JTAG)
- Verify target device is powered
# Test J-Link connection
JLinkExe -device STM32F407VG -if JTAG -speed 4000📂 Memory Access Issues
Problem: Memory read/write fails
Solutions:
- Verify target is halted before memory access
- Check memory address is valid and accessible
- Ensure correct access width for target memory region
- Verify target is powered and not in low-power mode
📂 Flash Programming Issues
Problem: Flash programming fails
Solutions:
- Erase flash before programming
- Verify target device is not write-protected
- Check flash algorithm matches target device
- Ensure sufficient power supply during programming
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - Open a Pull Request
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Segger for J-Link hardware and software
- pylink-square for the Python J-Link library
- Model Context Protocol for the MCP specification
JLink MCP Server 是一个功能强大的调试工具,通过模型上下文协议将J-Link调试器功能与AI助手集成。它提供无缝的硬件调试功能访问,包括内存操作、Flash编程、寄存器访问和实时数据传输。
| 特性 | 描述 |
|---|---|
| 🔌 设备连接 | 通过SWD/JTAG连接,支持自动检测(chip_name=None 或 "auto") |
| 🔍 智能芯片匹配 | 智能芯片名称匹配(如 FC7300F4MDD → FC7300F4MDDxXxxxT1C) |
| 💾 内存操作 | 支持可配置访问宽度(8/16/32位)的内存读写 |
| 🔥 Flash编程 | 程序烧录、擦除和验证 |
| 🎯 调试控制 | 暂停、运行、单步执行及断点设置 |
| 📊 寄存器访问 | 读写CPU寄存器,支持SVD字段解析 |
| 📡 RTT支持 | 通过Segger RTT进行实时数据传输 |
| 🔧 SVD集成 | 通过SVD文件访问外设寄存器,支持Pickle缓存 |
| 🧩 插件架构 | 可扩展的设备特定补丁系统 |
| 🌐 GDB服务器 | 集成GDB服务器支持 |
| 📚 使用指南 | 内置帮助工具,提供最佳实践和使用场景 |
- Python: 3.8 或更高版本
- J-Link软件: 从 Segger 获取最新版本
- J-Link硬件: 任何支持的J-Link调试器
- 操作系统: Windows、Linux 或 macOS
pip install jlink-mcp# 克隆仓库
git clone https://github.com/cyj0920/jlink_mcp.git
cd jlink_mcp
# 开发模式安装
pip install -e .# 安装UV
pip install uv
# 使用UV安装
uv pip install jlink-mcp创建 .env 文件或设置环境变量:
# 可选:外部SVD目录,用于外设寄存器定义
JLINK_SVD_DIR=/path/to/svd/files
# 可选:外部设备补丁目录,用于厂商特定支持
JLINK_PATCH_DIR=/path/to/patches
# 可选:默认接口类型(SWD或JTAG)
JLINK_DEFAULT_INTERFACE=JTAG添加到你的MCP配置文件(通常在 ~/.config/mcp/settings.json 或 C:\Users\<用户名>\.iflow\settings.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"jlink": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "jlink_mcp"],
"env": {
"JLINK_SVD_DIR": "C:\\path\\to\\svd\\files",
"JLINK_PATCH_DIR": "C:\\path\\to\\patches",
"JLINK_DEFAULT_INTERFACE": "JTAG"
}
}
}
}📂 展开:连接示例
# 自动芯片检测(推荐)
# chip_name=None 和 chip_name="auto" 都会触发同一套自动检测流程
connect_device(chip_name="auto", interface="JTAG")
connect_device(chip_name=None, interface="JTAG")
# 指定芯片名称连接
connect_device(chip_name="STM32F407VG", interface="SWD")
# 使用特定J-Link序列号连接
connect_device(
chip_name="STM32F407VG",
interface="JTAG",
serial_number="12345678"
)📂 展开:内存读写示例
# 从地址0x20000000读取64字节(32位访问)
read_memory(address=0x20000000, size=64, width=32)
# 向内存写入32位值
write_memory(address=0x20000000, data="0x12345678", width=32)
# 读取单个字节
read_memory(address=0x20000000, size=1, width=8)
# 写入16位值
write_memory(address=0x20000000, data="0xABCD", width=16)📂 展开:Flash操作示例
# 擦除Flash的一个区域
erase_flash(
start_address=0x08000000,
end_address=0x08020000
)
# 擦除整个芯片
erase_flash(chip_erase=True)
# 烧录Flash并验证
program_flash(
address=0x08000000,
data="binary_hex_data",
verify=True
)
# 验证Flash内容
verify_flash(
address=0x08000000,
data="expected_data"
)📂 展开:调试控制示例
# 暂停CPU
halt_cpu()
# 从暂停状态恢复执行,不会复位目标
run_cpu()
# 单步执行
step_instruction()
# 获取当前CPU状态
get_cpu_state()
# 复位设备
reset_target(reset_type="normal")
# 复位并暂停
reset_target(reset_type="halt")📂 展开:寄存器访问示例
# 读取所有通用寄存器
read_registers()
# 读取特定寄存器
read_registers(register_names=["R0", "R1", "PC"])
# 写入寄存器
write_register(register_name="R0", value=0x12345678)
# 使用自定义列表读取
read_registers(["R0", "SP", "LR", "PC"])📂 展开:SVD示例
# 列出可用的SVD文件
list_svd_devices()
# 获取设备的外设
get_svd_peripherals(device_name="STM32F407VG")
# 获取外设的寄存器
get_svd_registers(
device_name="STM32F407VG",
peripheral_name="GPIOA"
)
# 读取寄存器并解析字段
result = read_register_with_fields(
device_name="STM32F407VG",
peripheral_name="GPIOA",
register_name="MODER"
)
print(f"原始值: {result['value']}")
print(f"字段: {result['fields']}")📂 展开:断点示例
# 设置断点
set_breakpoint(address=0x08000100)
# 清除断点
clear_breakpoint(address=0x08000100)📂 展开:RTT示例
# 启动RTT,使用缓冲区索引0
rtt_start(buffer_index=0)
# 读取RTT数据
data = rtt_read(buffer_index=0, size=1024)
print(data)
# 向RTT写入数据
rtt_write(data="test_message", buffer_index=0)
# 停止RTT
rtt_stop()
# 获取RTT状态
status = rtt_get_status()服务器采用模块化、基于插件的架构:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ JLink MCP Server │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Server │ │ 工具层 │ │
│ │ Manager │ │ │ │
│ └──────┬───────┘ │ • 连接 │ │
│ │ │ • 调试 │ │
│ │ │ • 内存 │ │
│ │ │ • Flash │ │
│ │ │ • 寄存器 │ │
│ │ │ • SVD │ │
│ │ │ • RTT │ │
│ │ └────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌──────▼────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 管理器层 │ │
│ ├────────────┬────────────┬─────────────┤ │
│ │ JLink │ SVD │ 补丁 │ │
│ │ 管理器 │ 管理器 │ 管理器 │ │
│ └────────────┴────────────┴─────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 插件层 │ │
│ │ • DevicePatchInterface │ │
│ │ • 厂商特定补丁 │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 硬件层 │ │
│ │ • pylink-square │ │
│ │ • J-Link SDK │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
服务器支持灵活的插件架构,用于设备特定功能:
from typing import Optional, List, Dict, Any
from jlink_mcp.device_patch_interface import DevicePatchInterface
class CustomDevicePatch(DevicePatchInterface):
"""自定义设备补丁实现。"""
@property
def vendor_name(self) -> str:
"""返回厂商名称。"""
return "CustomVendor"
@property
def patch_version(self) -> str:
"""返回补丁版本。"""
return "v1.0.0"
def is_available(self) -> bool:
"""检查补丁是否可用。"""
return True
def match_device_name(self, chip_name: str) -> Optional[str]:
"""
匹配并返回完整的设备名称。
Args:
chip_name: 部分或简化的设备名称
Returns:
完整的设备名称或None(如果不匹配)
"""
# 实现你的匹配逻辑
device_map = {
"CUSTOM": "CustomDevice1",
"CUST1": "CustomDevice1",
}
return device_map.get(chip_name.upper())
@property
def device_names(self) -> List[str]:
"""返回支持的设备列表。"""
return ["CustomDevice1", "CustomDevice2"]
def get_device_info(self, device_name: str) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
"""
获取设备的详细信息。
Args:
device_name: 完整的设备名称
Returns:
设备信息字典
"""
return {
"name": device_name,
"vendor": self.vendor_name,
"core": "ARM Cortex-M4",
"flash_size": 512 * 1024,
"ram_size": 128 * 1024,
}from jlink_mcp.device_patch_manager import device_patch_manager
# 创建并注册你的自定义补丁
custom_patch = CustomDevicePatch()
device_patch_manager.register_patch(custom_patch)📂 展开:连接API
| 函数 | 参数 | 描述 |
|---|---|---|
connect_device |
chip_name, interface, serial_number |
连接到J-Link设备 |
disconnect_device |
- | 断开当前设备连接 |
get_connection_status |
- | 获取连接状态 |
list_jlink_devices |
- | 列出连接的J-Link设备 |
scan_target_devices |
- | 扫描总线上的设备 |
get_target_info |
- | 获取目标设备信息 |
get_target_voltage |
- | 获取目标电压 |
📂 展开:内存API
| 函数 | 参数 | 描述 |
|---|---|---|
read_memory |
address, size, width |
读取内存 |
write_memory |
address, data, width |
写入内存 |
📂 展开:Flash API
| 函数 | 参数 | 描述 |
|---|---|---|
erase_flash |
start_address, end_address, chip_erase |
擦除Flash |
program_flash |
address, data, verify |
烧录Flash |
verify_flash |
address, data |
验证Flash |
📂 展开:调试API
| 函数 | 参数 | 描述 |
|---|---|---|
reset_target |
reset_type |
复位目标 |
halt_cpu |
- | 暂停CPU |
run_cpu |
- | 在不复位目标的情况下恢复 CPU 运行 |
step_instruction |
- | 单步执行 |
get_cpu_state |
- | 获取CPU状态 |
set_breakpoint |
address |
设置断点 |
clear_breakpoint |
address |
清除断点 |
📂 连接问题
问题: 无法连接到J-Link设备
解决方案:
- 检查J-Link是否通过USB正确连接
- 验证J-Link软件已安装
- 尝试运行JLinkExe验证设备检测
- 检查接口类型(SWD vs JTAG)
- 验证目标设备已上电
# 测试J-Link连接
JLinkExe -device STM32F407VG -if JTAG -speed 4000📂 内存访问问题
问题: 内存读写失败
解决方案:
- 内存访问前确保目标已暂停
- 检查内存地址有效且可访问
- 确保目标内存区域使用正确的访问宽度
- 验证目标已上电且未处于低功耗模式
📂 Flash编程问题
问题: Flash编程失败
解决方案:
- 编程前擦除Flash
- 验证目标设备未写保护
- 检查Flash算法与目标设备匹配
- 确保编程期间有足够的电源供应
欢迎贡献!请遵循以下准则:
- Fork 本仓库
- 创建功能分支 (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - 提交更改 (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature') - 推送到分支 (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - 开启 Pull Request
本项目采用MIT许可证 - 详见 LICENSE 文件。
- Segger 提供J-Link硬件和软件
- pylink-square 提供Python J-Link库
- Model Context Protocol 提供MCP规范
Made with ❤️ for the embedded development community
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