Coding MCP Server

Workspace-confined coding tools exposed as an MCP server.

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What is the Coding MCP Server?

Workspace-confined coding tools exposed as an MCP server.

The short version

Coding Tools MCP is a model-neutral coding runtime served over the Model Context Protocol: file reading and search, structured multi-file patches, command execution, interactive sessions, and git — one server that any MCP client can drive. Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, or an agent you build yourself all get the same 20 battle-tested tools, confined to one workspace, gated by permission modes.

  • It turns a chat app into a coding agent. — Claude Desktop — or any MCP
  • Safety is the product, not an afterthought. — One workspace root per
  • It is model- and vendor-neutral. — A fixed, truthfully annotated catalog —
  • It is engineered for context windows. — Results are summarized, paginated,

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Coding MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coding-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "coding-tools-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

Workspace-confined coding tools exposed as an MCP server. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.