MCP Claude Code MCP Server

MCP implementation of Claude Code capabilities and more

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What is the MCP Claude Code MCP Server?

MCP implementation of Claude Code capabilities and more

What the server does

An implementation of Claude Code capabilities using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

This project provides an MCP server that implements Claude Code-like functionality, allowing Claude to directly execute instructions for modifying and improving project files. By leveraging the Model Context Protocol, this implementation enables seamless integration with various MCP clients including Claude Desktop.

  • Code Understanding — Analyze and understand codebases through file access and pattern searching
  • Code Modification — Make targeted edits to files with proper permission handling
  • Enhanced Command Execution — Run commands and scripts in various languages with improved error handling and shell support
  • File Operations — Manage files with proper security controls through shell commands
  • Code Discovery — Find relevant files and code patterns across your project with high-performance searching
  • Agent Delegation — Delegate complex tasks to specialized sub-agents that can work concurrently

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
readRead file contents with line numbers, offset, and limit capabilities
writeCreate or overwrite files
editMake line-based edits to text files
multi_editMake multiple precise text replacements in a single file operation with atomic transactions
directory_treeGet a recursive tree view of directories
grepFast pattern search in files with ripgrep integration for best performance ([docs](./doc/migration_SearchContentTool_to_Grep.md))
content_replaceReplace patterns in file contents
grep_astSearch code with AST context showing matches within functions, classes, and other structures
run_commandExecute shell commands (also used for directory creation, file moving, and directory listing)
notebook_readExtract and read source code from all cells in a Jupyter notebook with outputs
notebook_editEdit, insert, or delete cells in a Jupyter notebook
thinkStructured space for complex reasoning and analysis without making changes
dispatch_agentLaunch one or more agents that can perform tasks using read-only tools concurrently
batchExecute multiple tool invocations in parallel or serially in a single request

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Claude Code to read.”
  • “Use MCP Claude Code to write.”
  • “Use MCP Claude Code to edit.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Claude Code is an implementation of Claude Code’s capabilities using the Model Context Protocol, enabling integration with any MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) rather than being a standalone tool.