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Prelude MCP server

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Committed, machine-readable codebase context and code map that tells agents where to look.

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Install Prelude in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add prelude -- npx -y prelude-context
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "prelude": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "prelude-context"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Prelude MCP server do?

Committed, machine-readable codebase context and code map that tells agents where to look.

Is the Prelude 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 Prelude run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Prelude to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add prelude -- npx -y prelude-context

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