arduino-serial-monitor

Monitors and analyzes Arduino serial output with filtering and logging.

20|Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wedsamuel1230/arduino-skills --skill arduino-serial-monitor
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Skill: arduino-serial-monitor
Source: https://github.com/wedsamuel1230/arduino-skills/tree/main/skills/arduino-serial-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wedsamuel1230/arduino-skills --skill arduino-serial-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyserial, colorama, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers monitor and analyze Arduino serial monitor output in real time to debug sketches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Serial Monitoring: Connect to Arduino serial ports and display data in real time
  • Data Logging: Save serial output to files with timestamps for later analysis
  • Filtering & Pattern Matching: Filter output by keywords, regex patterns, or data types
  • Error Detection: Automatically highlight common error patterns and warnings
  • Cross-platform: Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux serial ports
  • Flexible Formats: Supports plain text and JSON formatted output

Quick Start

Use the arduino-serial-monitor skill to monitor serial output from connected boards.

  • Monitor default port: uv run --no-project scripts/monitor_serial.py --port COM3
  • Specify port and baud: uv run --no-project scripts/monitor_serial.py --port /dev/ttyACM0 --baud 115200 --output debug.log
  • Filter for errors: uv run --no-project scripts/monitor_serial.py --port COM3 --filter "ERROR|WARNING" --timestamp

Frequently Asked Questions about arduino-serial-monitor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I monitor Arduino serial output in real time for debugging?

You can monitor Arduino serial output in real time by running a Python script that connects to your board's serial port and displays live data. This skill uses pyserial to stream data and colorama to colorize the output for easier debugging.

Can I filter Arduino serial logs by keyword or regex patterns?

Yes, you can filter Arduino serial logs by passing keyword or regex patterns via command-line arguments. The tool matches incoming data against your pattern and only displays lines that fit, making it easy to isolate errors or specific sensor values.

Does this serial monitoring tool work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?

Yes, this serial monitoring tool is cross-platform and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports platform-specific port naming conventions like COM3 on Windows and /dev/ttyACM0 on Unix-based systems.

What is the best way to log Arduino serial data with timestamps to a file?

The best way to log Arduino serial data with timestamps is to use a monitoring script that writes incoming data to a file while prepending each line with the current time. You can specify the output file and enable timestamps via command-line options.

How do I detect and highlight errors automatically in Arduino serial output?

You can automatically detect and highlight errors in Arduino serial output by applying built-in pattern matching that scans for common error strings and warnings. The tool uses colorama to colorize these matches in the terminal for quick visual identification.

Do I need Python and uv installed to run this Arduino serial monitor?

Yes, you need Python and the uv package runner installed to execute this Arduino serial monitor. The tool is invoked using the uv run command to handle dependencies like pyserial and colorama without requiring a full project setup.