Codebase
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI agents to retrieve and understand entire codebases at once, providing tools to analyze local workspaces or remote GitHub repositories.
What is Codebase?
Codebase is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol server that enables ai agents to retrieve and understand entire codebases at once, providing tools to analyze local workspaces or remote github repositories.
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI agents to retrieve and understand entire codebases at once, providing tools to analyze local workspaces or remote GitHub repositories.
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Features
- A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI agents to re
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx codebase-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Codebase
Codebase MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI agents to retrieve and understand entire codebases in a single operation, eliminating the need to manually browse files one by one. It exposes tools to analyze local project workspaces, fetch and inspect any public GitHub repository remotely, and save codebase snapshots to files for later reference. Built on top of RepoMix, it packages code into a structured format that AI assistants can reason about holistically.
Prerequisites
- Node.js with npm installed
- RepoMix (installed automatically via 'codebase-mcp install')
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor IDE
- Internet access for fetching remote GitHub repositories
Install codebase-mcp globally
Install the package from npm globally so it is available as a CLI command.
npm install -g codebase-mcpInstall RepoMix (required dependency)
Run the install subcommand to set up RepoMix, which codebase-mcp uses to package codebases.
codebase-mcp installAdd to Cursor IDE
In Cursor, open Composer settings, navigate to MCP Servers, click 'Add new MCP server', set the name to 'Codebase MCP', and enter 'codebase-mcp start' as the command.
Add to Claude Desktop
Add the server entry to Claude Desktop's MCP configuration file.
Verify the server starts
Test that the MCP server starts correctly by running the start command directly.
codebase-mcp startCodebase Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for Codebase MCP using the global npm installation.
{
"mcpServers": {
"codebase-mcp": {
"command": "codebase-mcp",
"args": ["start"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use the codebase tools to explore local and remote codebases with your AI assistant.
- "Analyze my current project and explain its main components and architecture."
- "Fetch the tensorflow/tensorflow GitHub repository and explain how their testing framework is organized."
- "Look at the vercel/next.js repository and summarize the routing system implementation."
- "Save an analysis of my project to 'codebase-analysis.md' in markdown format."
- "Compare my project structure to the express/express repository and suggest improvements."Troubleshooting Codebase
'codebase-mcp' command not found after global install
Check that npm's global bin directory is in your PATH. Run 'npm bin -g' to find the directory, then add it to your shell profile (e.g., 'export PATH=$(npm bin -g):$PATH' in ~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc).
getRemoteCodebase fails for a GitHub repository
Only public GitHub repositories are supported. Ensure the repository URL is in the format 'owner/repo' or a full GitHub URL. Large repositories may time out — try specifying a subdirectory or branch if the tool supports it.
RepoMix not found error when running getCodebase
Run 'codebase-mcp install' again to reinstall RepoMix. If the issue persists, install RepoMix directly with 'npm install -g repomix' and verify it is accessible with 'repomix --version'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Codebase
What is Codebase?
Codebase is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol server that enables ai agents to retrieve and understand entire codebases at once, providing tools to analyze local workspaces or remote github repositories. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Codebase?
Follow the installation instructions on the Codebase GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Codebase?
Codebase works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Codebase free to use?
Yes, Codebase 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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