MCP-Grep
by erniebrodeur
MCP-Grep is a grep server implementation that exposes grep functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows MCP-compatible clients to search for patterns in files using the system grep binary.
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What is MCP-Grep?
MCP-Grep is a server that provides grep functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows clients to search for patterns in files using the system's grep binary, offering a standardized way to access grep's capabilities.
How to use MCP-Grep?
MCP-Grep runs as a server. You can install it via Smithery or manually using pip. Once installed, start the server using mcp-grep-server. Clients can then interact with the server using MCP to perform grep operations. The mcp-grep-inspector command starts an interactive debugging and testing tool.
Key features of MCP-Grep
Information about the system grep binary
Search for patterns in files using regular expressions
Support for common grep options (case-insensitive, context lines, etc.)
Natural language prompt understanding for easier use with LLMs
Interactive debugging and testing through MCP Inspector
Use cases of MCP-Grep
Searching for errors in log files
Finding specific code snippets in a project
Analyzing text data for patterns
Integrating grep functionality into LLM-powered applications
FAQ from MCP-Grep
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for interacting with tools and resources.
How do I install MCP-Grep?
How do I install MCP-Grep?
You can install it via Smithery or manually using pip install mcp-grep.
How do I start the server?
How do I start the server?
Run the command mcp-grep-server.
How do I use the MCP Inspector?
How do I use the MCP Inspector?
Run the command mcp-grep-inspector.
Does MCP-Grep support regular expressions?
Does MCP-Grep support regular expressions?
Yes, it supports regular expressions and fixed string matching.