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serena — Claude Code plugin: what it does, how to install

Q: How to install serena in Claude Code?

First, register the marketplace using `/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official`. Then install the package by running `/plugin install serena@claude-plugins-official`.

Semantic code analysis MCP server with Language Server Protocol integration. Helps explore codebases and suggest refactorings.

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/plugin install serena@claude-plugins-official
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official

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What serena does

This plugin configures a semantic code analysis MCP server for Claude Code. It links the agent with the Language Server Protocol (LSP) to inspect code relationships instead of relying on basic text search.

The server assists with codebase navigation and suggests targeted refactoring steps. Its functionality depends entirely on Language Server Protocol support.

What it helps with

navigate project codebases via LSP
generate refactoring suggestions from semantic structure
connect semantic code analysis to Claude Code

Example prompts for the agent

Find all references to this method across the codebase using LSP
Suggest refactoring options for this file based on semantic analysis

How to install serena

Plugin marketplace

/plugin install serena@claude-plugins-official

/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official

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Questions about serena

How to install serena in Claude Code?

First, register the marketplace using /plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official. Then install the package by running /plugin install serena@claude-plugins-official.

What is the serena plugin used for?

It integrates an MCP server that provides code navigation and refactoring suggestions via the Language Server Protocol.

What protocol does serena rely on?

It uses the Language Server Protocol (LSP) to understand code semantics and navigate dependencies.

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serena · Apache-2.0

Semantic code analysis MCP server providing intelligent code understanding, refactoring suggestions, and codebase navigation through language server protocol integration.

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