# VICE C64 Emulator MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to debug Commodore 64 programs autonomously, as it enables AI-assisted 6502 assembly debugging through semantic interpretation of C64-specific data structures and memory layouts. It takes in C64 programs and outputs debugged code, utilizing the VICE emulator and PETSCII encoding. Ideal for use when developing or troubleshooting Commodore 64 software, this tool streamlines the debugging process with AI-driven insights.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/simen-vice-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/simen-vice-mcp

## Description

Enables autonomous debugging of Commodore 64 programs through the VICE emulator with semantic interpretation of C64-specific data structures, memory layouts, VIC-II states, and PETSCII encoding for AI-assisted 6502 assembly debugging.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.97
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/gyp8nkt64j)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/simen/vice-mcp>

## 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": "simen-vice-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/simen-vice-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/simen-vice-mcp/pull`

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