How do I install Axon MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the Axon GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

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Axon

Name: Axon
Author: harshkedia177

v1.0.0•Developer Tools•stable

A graph-powered code intelligence engine that indexes codebases into a structural knowledge graph to provide AI agents with deep context on function calls, types, and execution flows. It offers local, zero-dependency tools for hybrid search, impact a

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What is Axon?

Axon is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to graph-powered code intelligence engine that indexes codebases into a structural knowledge graph to provide ai agents with deep context on function calls, types, and execution flows. it offers local, z...

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Features

A graph-powered code intelligence engine that indexes codeba

Use Cases

Index codebases into structural knowledge graphs for deep code context. Perform hybrid search for functions, types, and execution flows. Enable dead code detection and impact analysis for refactoring.

harshkedia177

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License

Languagepython

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedMay 21, 2026

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx axon

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Axon

Axon is a graph-powered code intelligence engine that indexes codebases into structural knowledge graphs, enabling AI agents to understand code context, function calls, types, and execution flows. Connecting this to Claude gives your AI assistant deep code understanding for impact analysis, dead code detection, and intelligent refactoring—using local, zero-dependency tools with hybrid search across Python and TypeScript codebases.

Prerequisites

Node.js 14+ installed
An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
A codebase you want to index (Python or TypeScript)

Install Axon

Use npx to install the Axon code intelligence engine.

npx axon

Index your codebase

Run Axon to build the knowledge graph from your codebase. Point it to the directory containing your code.

Add Axon to your MCP client configuration

Edit your MCP client's configuration file to include the Axon server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axon": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["axon"],
      "env": {
        "CODEBASE_PATH": "/path/to/your/codebase"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart your MCP client

After updating the configuration, restart Claude Desktop or Cursor to load the Axon server.

Test code intelligence queries

Ask your AI assistant to find where a function is used, detect dead code, or analyze impact of changes to verify the connection works.

Axon Examples

MCP Configuration

Add Axon to your configuration with your codebase path.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axon": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["axon"],
      "env": {
        "CODEBASE_PATH": "/home/user/my-project"
      }
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Example prompts for using Axon with Claude.

- Find all functions that call the database query method and show their execution flow
- Identify dead code in my TypeScript project that's never called
- Show the impact of changing this function signature on the rest of the codebase

Troubleshooting Axon

Codebase indexing is slow

Axon uses tree-sitter for parsing. For very large codebases, indexing takes time. Exclude non-source directories (.node_modules, .git, build/) from indexing. Check available system memory.

Code intelligence results are incomplete

Verify the codebase path is correct and complete. Ensure all source files are accessible. Re-index the codebase if code has changed significantly.

Memory issues during indexing

For very large projects, consider indexing specific subdirectories first. Use a machine with more available RAM. Split the codebase into logical sections.

Frequently Asked Questions about Axon

What is Axon?

Axon is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that graph-powered code intelligence engine that indexes codebases into a structural knowledge graph to provide ai agents with deep context on function calls, types, and execution flows. it offers local, zero-dependency tools for hybrid search, impact a It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Axon?

Follow the installation instructions on the Axon GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Axon?

Axon works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Axon free to use?

Yes, Axon is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Set Up Axon in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

🖥️

Claude Desktop

macOS & Windows app

⌨️

Claude Code

CLI & terminal

📝

Cursor

AI-first code editor

💻

VS Code

GitHub Copilot MCP

🏄

Windsurf

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🔌

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Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axon": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "axon"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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