Gearboy
Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Super Game Boy emulator with debugger and embedded MCP server.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 1.2k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/drhelius/Gearboy
Overview
Gearboy is a cross-platform Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Super Game Boy emulator supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD. It includes an embedded MCP server for debugging and tool integration. With Gearboy, AI can emulate and debug Game Boy games, enabling analysis and development. Suitable for game developers, researchers, and enthusiasts. Installation options include downloading pre-compiled releases or installing via Homebrew.
Capabilities
- ▪Supports various Game Boy cartridge types
- ▪Supports Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy
- ▪LCD screen ghosting effects
- ▪Battery-backed RAM save support
- ▪Save state preview and rewind support
- ▪ZIP ROM compression support
Use cases
Setup
Visit the GitHub Releases page to download the pre-compiled version for your platform, or install via Homebrew: `brew install --cask drhelius/geardome/gearboy`.
This information was compiled by AI from public sources and may contain inaccuracies — please refer to the source.
FAQ
How do I install Gearboy on Windows?
Download the corresponding pre-compiled release and extract it. You may need to install Visual C++ Redistributable and OpenGL-compatible packages.
Does Gearboy support macOS?
Yes, it can be installed via Homebrew or by downloading a pre-compiled release.
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