Practical Notes
- Setup time ~15 minutes (configure env + add MCP server + index once)
- Measurable check: 1 indexed codebase + successful
search_coderesults - GitHub stars + forks (verified): see Source & Thanks
This is a good fit when you find yourself doing expensive “context stuffing”:
- Instead of pasting directories, index once and retrieve by query.
- Prefer a repeatable workflow: index → search → cite code locations.
- Keep the search layer separate from generation so you can swap models without re-indexing.
Operationally, start with one repo and one embedding provider, then expand once the team trusts retrieval quality.
FAQ
Q: Do I need Node.js? A: Yes — the README lists Node.js 20+ for the MCP server run via npx.
Q: What credentials are required? A: You configure env vars for embeddings and your vector DB endpoint/token as documented.
Q: Where do I use it? A: Add it as an MCP server to Claude Code (or another MCP-capable client).