How do I install the code scalpel 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.

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Code Scalpel MCP Server

This release adds crash-safe JSONL streaming, failure-path telemetry for all 23 tools, encrypted error fields, and automatic log retention policies.

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What is the Code Scalpel MCP Server?

This release adds crash-safe JSONL streaming, failure-path telemetry for all 23 tools, encrypted error fields, and automatic log retention policies. All telemetry

The short version

Code Scalpel is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI assistants like Claude, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor the ability to surgically extract and analyze code instead of reading entire files.

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 5 tools. What each one is for:

Problem — Without Code Scalpel
Feature — Code Scalpel
LLM-Friendly — ✅ Designed for agents
Polyglot — ✅ 13 tier-configured languages
Method — The Method tool exposed by this server

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Code Scalpel MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "code-scalpel": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["codescalpel"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use Code Scalpel to Problem.”
“Use Code Scalpel to Feature.”
“Use Code Scalpel to LLM-Friendly.”

Frequently asked questions

This release adds crash-safe JSONL streaming, failure-path telemetry for all 23 tools, encrypted error fields, and automatic log retention policies. All telemetry Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.