How do I install the code mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `EMBEDDING_MODEL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Code MCP Server

Local semantic code search with Git history. Works offline, no API key needed.

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What is the Code MCP Server?

Local semantic code search with Git history. Works offline, no API key needed.

What you get

A deterministic, high-precision code intelligence layer exposed as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.

Configuration and credentials

Python ≥ 3.13 - uv package manager (recommended) or pip Install uv if you don't have it:

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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.

Tool	What it does
index_codebase	Indexes or re-indexes source files and documentation in the given directory. Run this before using search_code or search_docs to ensure the database is up to date. Uses tree-sitter for language-agnostic structural extrac
search_code	Perform semantic search and find structural code definitions, locate where functions/classes are defined, or map out dependency references (call graphs). Uses hybrid retrieval (BM25 + vector embeddings) to find exact mat
search_docs	Understand the codebase conceptually — how things work, architectural patterns, SOPs. Searches markdown documentation, READMEs, and docstrings extracted from code.
search_history	Debug regressions and understand developer intent through Git history.

How to install the Code MCP Server

claude mcp add code-memory --env EMBEDDING_MODEL=your-value -- uvx code-memory

Configuration

Python ≥ 3.13 - uv package manager (recommended) or pip Install uv if you don't have it:

Variable	Description	Required
EMBEDDING_MODEL	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Code to Prerequisites.”
“Use Code to Development.”
“Use Code to index codebase.”

Frequently asked questions

Local semantic code search with Git history. Works offline, no API key needed. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.