Codebase Index MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Codebase Index in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add codebase-index -- uvx mcp-codebase-index

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codebase-index": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-codebase-index"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Codebase Index MCP server do?

Structural codebase indexer for querying functions, classes, imports, dependency graphs and change impact.

Is the Codebase Index MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Codebase Index run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Codebase Index to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add codebase-index -- uvx mcp-codebase-index

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