# mcp-mgba

> Use this tool when you need to interact with the mGBA Game Boy Advance emulator, such as reading or writing GBA memory, automating gameplay with button presses, or capturing screenshots. It solves problems like automating testing, debugging, or creating gameplay automation scripts. The tool provides a Lua interface for input and output, allowing for seamless integration with custom scripts and applications.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/dmang-dev-mcp-mgba  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dmang-dev-mcp-mgba

## Description

MCP server for the mGBA Game Boy Advance emulator. Read and write GBA memory, inject button presses, take screenshots, save/load state, and step the emulator through a Lua bridge.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-03

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-03

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/s8be8r9s1z)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/dmang-dev/mcp-mgba>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "dmang-dev-mcp-mgba"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dmang-dev-mcp-mgba` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dmang-dev-mcp-mgba/pull`

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