# Serena

> Give coding agents semantic retrieval and editing tools.

Serena helps users give coding agents semantic retrieval and editing tools. The product supports symbol-aware code retrieval and mCP coding tools. Starting points include locate relevant code symbols and support a structured refactoring task. Check the documentation, license, supported models, hardware requirements, and any separate API or hosting costs. Test on a small representative project before integrating it into an existing system.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Code Assistant
- Official site: https://github.com/oraios/serena
- Last checked: 2026-09-26

## Key features

- Symbol-aware code retrieval
- MCP coding tools

## Use cases

- Locate relevant code symbols
- Support a structured refactoring task

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/serena/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/serena/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/serena/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.