About MCP Claude Code
MCP Claude Code is an MCP server that reimplements some Claude Code capabilities, letting Claude read and modify project files and run commands through an MCP client. It is aimed at users who want coding-assistant style file and command tools in clients such as Claude Desktop.
Key features
- 01Codebase analysis through file access and pattern search
- 02Targeted file edits with permission handling
- 03Command execution for scripts and shell commands
- 04Sub-agent delegation for concurrent tasks
- 05Support for any LiteLLM-compatible model
- 06Jupyter notebook reading and editing
Use cases
- 01Modifying project files directly from Claude Desktop
- 02Finding relevant files and code patterns in a project
- 03Reading and editing Jupyter notebook cells
MCP support
This project is an MCP server that exposes tools such as read, write, edit, grep and run_command, along with task list and sub-agent dispatch tools, to MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Claude Code
An implementation of Claude Code capabilities using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Overview
This project provides an MCP server that implements Claude Code-like functionality, allowing Claude to directly execute instructions for modifying and improving project files. By leveraging the Model Context Protocol, this implementation enables seamless integration with various MCP clients including Claude Desktop.

Features
- Code Understanding: Analyze and understand codebases through file access and pattern searching
- Code Modification: Make targeted edits to files with proper permission handling
- Enhanced Command Execution: Run commands and scripts in various languages with improved error handling and shell support
- File Operations: Manage files with proper security controls through shell commands
- Code Discovery: Find relevant files and code patterns across your project with high-performance searching
- Agent Delegation: Delegate complex tasks to specialized sub-agents that can work concurrently
- Multiple LLM Provider Support: Configure any LiteLLM-compatible model for agent operations
- Jupyter Notebook Support: Read and edit Jupyter notebooks with full cell and output handling
Tools Implemented
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
read | Read file contents with line numbers, offset, and limit capabilities |
write | Create or overwrite files |
edit | Make line-based edits to text files |
multi_edit | Make multiple precise text replacements in a single file operation with atomic transactions |
directory_tree | Get a recursive tree view of directories |
grep | Fast pattern search in files with ripgrep integration for best performance (docs) |
content_replace | Replace patterns in file contents |
grep_ast | Search code with AST context showing matches within functions, classes, and other structures |
run_command | Execute shell commands (also used for directory creation, file moving, and directory listing) |
notebook_read | Extract and read source code from all cells in a Jupyter notebook with outputs |
notebook_edit | Edit, insert, or delete cells in a Jupyter notebook |
think | Structured space for complex reasoning and analysis without making changes |
dispatch_agent | Launch one or more agents that can perform tasks using read-only tools concurrently |
batch | Execute multiple tool invocations in parallel or serially in a single request |
todo_write | Create and manage a structured task list |
todo_read | Read a structured task list |
Getting Started
For detailed installation and configuration instructions, please refer to INSTALL.md.
For detailed tutorial of 0.3 version, please refer to TUTORIAL.md
Security
This implementation follows best practices for securing access to your filesystem:
- Permission prompts for file modifications and command execution
- Restricted access to specified directories only
- Input validation and sanitization
- Proper error handling and reporting
Development
To contribute to this project:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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