# Emacs MCP Tools

> Use this tool when you need to control and interact with a running Emacs instance remotely, solving problems such as automating file management and version control tasks. It takes inputs like file names and Magit commands, and outputs server status and file contents, providing a seamless interface for integration. Ideal for use cases requiring automated Emacs interactions, such as development workflows and testing environments.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/toastynerd-emacs-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/toastynerd-emacs-mcp-server

## Description

Enables Claude Code to control a running Emacs instance via MCP, supporting file opening, Magit integration, and server status checks.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/xfqfwdbmfo)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/toastynerd/emacs-mcp-server>

## 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": "toastynerd-emacs-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/toastynerd-emacs-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/toastynerd-emacs-mcp-server/pull`

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