diff --git a/src/mcserial/server.py b/src/mcserial/server.py
index b92d374..499ee4f 100644
--- a/src/mcserial/server.py
+++ b/src/mcserial/server.py
@@ -334,6 +334,8 @@ def get_connection_status() -> dict:
                 "out_waiting": conn.out_waiting,
                 "cts": conn.cts,
                 "dsr": conn.dsr,
+                "ri": conn.ri,
+                "cd": conn.cd,
                 "rts": conn.rts,
                 "dtr": conn.dtr,
                 "resource_uri": f"serial://{port}/data",
@@ -369,6 +371,180 @@ def flush_serial(port: str, input_buffer: bool = True, output_buffer: bool = Tru
         return {"error": str(e), "success": False}
 
 
+@mcp.tool()
+def get_modem_lines(port: str) -> dict:
+    """Get all RS-232 modem control/status line states.
+
+    Input lines (directly readable from device):
+        - CTS: Clear To Send (device ready to receive)
+        - DSR: Data Set Ready (device is present/powered)
+        - RI: Ring Indicator (incoming call on modem)
+        - CD: Carrier Detect (connection established)
+
+    Output lines (set by us):
+        - RTS: Request To Send (we're ready to receive)
+        - DTR: Data Terminal Ready (we're present/active)
+
+    Args:
+        port: Device path of the port to query
+
+    Returns:
+        All modem line states
+    """
+    if port not in _connections:
+        return {"error": f"Port {port} is not open", "success": False}
+
+    try:
+        conn = _connections[port].connection
+        return {
+            "success": True,
+            "port": port,
+            "input_lines": {
+                "cts": conn.cts,
+                "dsr": conn.dsr,
+                "ri": conn.ri,
+                "cd": conn.cd,
+            },
+            "output_lines": {
+                "rts": conn.rts,
+                "dtr": conn.dtr,
+            },
+        }
+    except serial.SerialException as e:
+        return {"error": str(e), "success": False}
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def set_modem_lines(
+    port: str,
+    rts: bool | None = None,
+    dtr: bool | None = None,
+) -> dict:
+    """Set RS-232 output control lines (RTS and DTR).
+
+    These lines can be used for:
+        - Hardware flow control
+        - Device reset sequences (many boards use DTR for reset)
+        - Power control on some devices
+        - Custom signaling protocols
+
+    Args:
+        port: Device path of the port
+        rts: Set RTS (Request To Send) state, None = no change
+        dtr: Set DTR (Data Terminal Ready) state, None = no change
+
+    Returns:
+        Updated line states
+    """
+    if port not in _connections:
+        return {"error": f"Port {port} is not open", "success": False}
+
+    try:
+        conn = _connections[port].connection
+        if rts is not None:
+            conn.rts = rts
+        if dtr is not None:
+            conn.dtr = dtr
+
+        return {
+            "success": True,
+            "port": port,
+            "rts": conn.rts,
+            "dtr": conn.dtr,
+        }
+    except serial.SerialException as e:
+        return {"error": str(e), "success": False}
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def pulse_line(
+    port: str,
+    line: Literal["rts", "dtr"],
+    duration_ms: int = 100,
+    active_low: bool = True,
+) -> dict:
+    """Pulse an RS-232 control line (useful for reset sequences).
+
+    Many devices use DTR or RTS for reset:
+        - ESP32/ESP8266: DTR low + RTS sequence for bootloader
+        - Arduino: DTR pulse for reset
+        - Custom hardware: Various reset/trigger signals
+
+    Args:
+        port: Device path of the port
+        line: Which line to pulse ("rts" or "dtr")
+        duration_ms: Pulse duration in milliseconds (default 100)
+        active_low: If True, pulse LOW then HIGH. If False, pulse HIGH then LOW.
+
+    Returns:
+        Pulse operation status
+    """
+    import time
+
+    if port not in _connections:
+        return {"error": f"Port {port} is not open", "success": False}
+
+    if duration_ms < 1 or duration_ms > 5000:
+        return {"error": "duration_ms must be between 1 and 5000", "success": False}
+
+    try:
+        conn = _connections[port].connection
+
+        # Get current state
+        if line == "rts":
+            original = conn.rts
+            conn.rts = not active_low  # Start state
+            time.sleep(duration_ms / 1000.0)
+            conn.rts = active_low  # Pulse state
+            time.sleep(duration_ms / 1000.0)
+            conn.rts = original  # Restore
+        else:  # dtr
+            original = conn.dtr
+            conn.dtr = not active_low
+            time.sleep(duration_ms / 1000.0)
+            conn.dtr = active_low
+            time.sleep(duration_ms / 1000.0)
+            conn.dtr = original
+
+        return {
+            "success": True,
+            "port": port,
+            "line": line,
+            "duration_ms": duration_ms,
+            "active_low": active_low,
+        }
+    except serial.SerialException as e:
+        return {"error": str(e), "success": False}
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def send_break(port: str, duration_ms: int = 250) -> dict:
+    """Send a serial break signal.
+
+    A break is a sustained low signal longer than a character frame,
+    used to get attention of remote device or trigger special modes.
+
+    Args:
+        port: Device path of the port
+        duration_ms: Break duration in milliseconds (default 250)
+
+    Returns:
+        Break operation status
+    """
+    if port not in _connections:
+        return {"error": f"Port {port} is not open", "success": False}
+
+    if duration_ms < 1 or duration_ms > 5000:
+        return {"error": "duration_ms must be between 1 and 5000", "success": False}
+
+    try:
+        conn = _connections[port].connection
+        conn.send_break(duration=duration_ms / 1000.0)
+        return {"success": True, "port": port, "duration_ms": duration_ms}
+    except serial.SerialException as e:
+        return {"error": str(e), "success": False}
+
+
 # ============================================================================
 # RESOURCES - Dynamic data access via URIs
 # ============================================================================
@@ -435,6 +611,8 @@ def resource_port_status(port: str) -> str:
             f"- Bytes waiting (out): {conn.out_waiting}",
             f"- CTS: {conn.cts}",
             f"- DSR: {conn.dsr}",
+            f"- RI: {conn.ri}",
+            f"- CD: {conn.cd}",
             f"- RTS: {conn.rts}",
             f"- DTR: {conn.dtr}",
         ]