Code Index MCP Server

Code-Index-MCP is a fast, **local-first** search index for your code. It plugs into Claude Code and other AI assistants (through the Model Context

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What is the Code Index MCP Server?

Code Index MCP becomes available to MCP clients through the Code Index MCP. Code-Index-MCP is a fast, local-first search index for your code. It plugs into Claude Code and other AI assistants (through the Model Context Protocol, "MCP") and lets them look up any symbol or search any text in your repository almost instantly — without your code ever leaving your machine.

What Code Index MCP does

Code-Index-MCP is a fast, local-first search index for your code. It plugs into Claude Code and other AI assistants (through the Model Context Protocol, "MCP") and lets them look up any symbol or search any text in your repository almost instantly — without your code ever leaving your machine.

Requirements

  • Python 3.12+ - Git

Practical notes

  • Maintained by ViperJuice, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Code Index MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "code-index-native": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "mcp_server.cli.stdio_runner"
      ],
      "cwd": "${workspace}"
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Python 3.12+ - Git

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Code Index MCP to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Code Index MCP to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

Code-Index-MCP is a fast, **local-first** search index for your code. It plugs into Claude Code and other AI assistants (through the Model Context Protocol, "MCP") Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.