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serena-development

Coordinates coding tasks through Serena MCP for exploration, editing, and verification in LSP-enabled projects.

Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#lsp#workflow-automation#serena#code-editing#coding-assistant#reference-tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hitsumabushi334/KGpaper --skill serena-development
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: serena-development
Source: https://github.com/hitsumabushi334/KGpaper/tree/main/.agent/Skills/serena-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hitsumabushi334/KGpaper --skill serena-development

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces Serena MCP as the primary workflow for coding tasks, ensuring consistent use of Serena for code exploration, reference tracking, and editing to reduce context switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Serena-first workflow: All coding exploration, edits, and reference lookups are performed through Serena MCP when available.
  • Onboarding & project lifecycle: It validates and initializes Serena-enabled projects, onboarding status, and memory persistence to maintain context across sessions.
  • Use Case: In a multi-module project, ask the agent to locate a function, trace its usages, and implement changes, guided entirely by Serena MCP.

Quick Start

Start a Serena-enabled coding session by performing the onboarding steps: check current config with mcp_serena_get_current_config, activate the project if needed with mcp_serena_activate_project, verify onboarding with mcp_serena_check_onboarding_performed, run onboarding if required with mcp_serena_onboarding, and persist memory with mcp_serena_write_memory.

Frequently Asked Questions about serena-development

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use Serena MCP for code exploration and reference tracking in a large project?▼

To use Serena MCP for code exploration and reference tracking, activate your project with mcp_serena_activate_project and run onboarding to enable context-aware code search and automated edits.

What is the Serena-first workflow for automated code editing?▼

The Serena-first workflow enforces Serena MCP as the primary tool for coding tasks, ensuring consistent code exploration, reference lookups, and edits to reduce context switching.

How do I initialize a Serena-enabled coding session step by step?▼

Initialize a Serena session by checking config with mcp_serena_get_current_config, activating the project, verifying onboarding with mcp_serena_check_onboarding_performed, running onboarding, and persisting memory.

Do I need an LSP-enabled project to use Serena for coding assistance?▼

Yes, Serena MCP applies to software development in LSP-enabled projects, utilizing Language Server Protocol capabilities for code search, reference tracking, and automated edits.

How does Serena persist memory for context continuity across coding sessions?▼

Serena persists memory for context continuity across sessions by using the mcp_serena_write_memory command, maintaining project onboarding status and context for ongoing development tasks.

Can I locate a function and trace its usages entirely through MCP commands?▼

Yes, in a multi-module project you can ask the agent to locate a function, trace its usages, and implement changes guided entirely by Serena MCP commands for reference tracking.

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