Claude Context MCP Server: Setup for Claude Code, Cursor and Other Apps

• Builds a searchable index of a code folder so you can search it by meaning

  Scans a project folder, splits the code into chunks and stores them in a vector database so they can be searched later. It runs in the background and can be forced to start over on a folder that is already indexed.

  Try: “Index the project at /Users/me/code/shop so you can search it.”

  Write · index_codebase

• Finds code in an indexed project by describing what it does

  Takes a plain-English question and returns the code chunks that match best, mixing keyword and meaning-based search. You can cap the number of results and filter by file type.

  Try: “Find where we validate login tokens in /Users/me/code/shop.”

  Network · search_code

• Shows whether a project is still being indexed and how far along it is

  Reports progress while a folder is being indexed and whether indexing finished. Progress moves in coarse steps, so it can sit still during long embedding runs.

  Try: “Is /Users/me/code/shop finished indexing?”

  Read · get_indexing_status

• Removes the search index for a project

  Deletes the stored search index for one folder. Your source files are not touched, and you can index the folder again afterwards.

  Try: “Clear the search index for /Users/me/code/shop.”

  Delete · clear_index

Watch out for

• Code chunks leave your machine

  Indexing sends your code to the embedding provider you pick and stores it in the vector database. Use Ollama and a local Milvus if the code must stay on your network. github.com

• It can delete a folder's search index

  The clear tool removes the stored index only, not your files. The index is a rebuildable copy of your code, so this is scored medium rather than high, but re-indexing a large repo costs embedding fees. Confirm the folder before it runs. github.com

• Indexing a large repo costs money

  Each indexed chunk is embedded by a paid API unless you use Ollama. Add ignore patterns for build output and vendored code. github.com

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