MCP Server
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MCP Server is a TypeScript-based Language Server Protocol implementation designed for fast code reference searching. It supports multiple search strategies and provides both web and terminal interfaces.
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What is MCP Server?
MCP Server is a Language Server Protocol implementation that provides fast and efficient code reference searching capabilities. It leverages ripgrep, grep, and Node.js for its search strategies, offering a web interface and a terminal interface for user interaction.
How to use MCP Server?
To use MCP Server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies (Node.js, npm, Homebrew, ripgrep), build the project using npm run build, and start the server in either production mode (npm run start) or development mode (npm run dev). Access the web interface via http://localhost:3000 or use the terminal interface by following the prompts after starting the server.
Key features of MCP Server
Fast code reference search using ripgrep
Web interface for easy searching
Terminal interface for command-line usage
Grouped results by file type
Use cases of MCP Server
Finding code references quickly in large projects
Searching for specific code patterns across multiple files
Integrating code search functionality into IDEs or text editors
Performing code audits and analysis
Rapid prototyping and development with hot reload support
FAQ from MCP Server
How do I install ripgrep?
How do I install ripgrep?
Use Homebrew on macOS (brew install ripgrep), apt-get on Ubuntu/Debian (sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ripgrep), dnf on Fedora (sudo dnf install ripgrep), or Chocolatey on Windows (choco install ripgrep).
What if ripgrep is not found?
What if ripgrep is not found?
Ensure Homebrew is installed and in your PATH. Try reinstalling ripgrep using brew reinstall ripgrep.
How do I access the web interface?
How do I access the web interface?
Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 after starting the server.
What if the port is already in use?
What if the port is already in use?
The server will automatically try to find an available port. The default port is 3000.
How do I run the server in development mode?
How do I run the server in development mode?
Use the command npm run dev to start the server with hot reload support.