Code Ast
FreeNot checkedThis MCP server enables AI models to analyze local Python codebases using abstract syntax trees, providing tools for file structure analysis, symbol search, imp
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This MCP server enables AI models to analyze local Python codebases using abstract syntax trees, providing tools for file structure analysis, symbol search, import graphing, docstring auditing, and refactoring prompts without loading entire source files into context.
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Model Context Protocol Python 3.10+ Glama MCP License: MIT
code-ast-mcp is an architectural Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Python's native Abstract Syntax Tree (ast) parser. It allows AI models (in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Antigravity, or custom MCP clients) to analyze Python codebase structures, search symbol definitions, build dependency graphs, audit docstring coverage, and refactor code without loading entire raw source files into LLM context windows.
🔗 Live Repository: https://github.com/m-sameerkhan/code-ast-mcp
🔗 Glama Registry: https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/m-sameerkhan/code-ast-mcp
⚡ Features & Capabilities
🛠️ Tools
analyze_file_ast(file_path: str)- Parses a
.pyfile into a clean AST outline. - Extracts module docstrings, line counts, imports, top-level functions, classes, methods, and variables.
- Parses a
find_class_methods(file_path: str, class_name: str)- Locates a specific class and returns method signatures, type annotations, line ranges, and docstrings.
find_symbol(target_dir: str, symbol_name: str)- Recursively searches a directory for classes, functions, methods, or variable assignments matching
symbol_name.
- Recursively searches a directory for classes, functions, methods, or variable assignments matching
get_imports_graph(target_dir: str)- Scans Python files to build a dependency import map and outputs a Mermaid diagram string.
find_missing_docstrings(target_dir: str, include_private: bool = False)- Audits codebase docstrings and calculates overall docstring coverage percentage.
📝 Prompts
refactor_code_summary(file_path: str)- Generates a structured prompt instructing the LLM to review the AST outline of a file and propose refactoring, design pattern improvements, and documentation fixes.
📊 Resources
codeast://stats- Live JSON resource providing workspace statistics (total files scanned, docstring coverage %, missing item counts).
🚀 Deployment & Usage Modes
Mode 1: Deploy via Glama MCP Registry
Deploy code-ast-mcp to the Glama MCP Registry — Glama automatically clones your GitHub repo, builds it using the included Dockerfile, and hosts it with built-in OAuth 2.1, monitoring, and access control.
Steps:
- Go to glama.ai/mcp/servers.
- Click "Add Server".
- Authenticate with GitHub OAuth (you must have write access to the repo).
- Submit the repository URL:
https://github.com/m-sameerkhan/code-ast-mcp - Glama will auto-build using the
Dockerfileand verify MCP compliance. - Once the build succeeds, your server will be live on the Glama registry.
Registry URL:
https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/m-sameerkhan/code-ast-mcp
Note: No manual hosting required — Glama handles building, deployment, and verification automatically.
Mode 2: Local Stdio MCP Server (Recommended for Local Codebases)
Best for inspecting local Python projects directly on your machine in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Antigravity.
Installation:
git clone https://github.com/m-sameerkhan/code-ast-mcp.git
cd code-ast-mcp
# Virtual environment setup
python -m venv .venv
# Windows:
.venv\Scripts\activate
# Linux/macOS:
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
pip install -e .
Client Configuration (claude_desktop_config.json / mcp_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"code-ast-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"code_ast_mcp.server"
],
"cwd": "/path/to/code-ast-mcp"
}
}
}
🧪 Testing Locally
Run Unit Tests
pytest
Test with MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector python -m code_ast_mcp.server
📦 Project Structure
code-ast-mcp/
├── code_ast_mcp/ # Core MCP package
│ ├── __init__.py # Package exports
│ ├── analyzer.py # Python AST parsing & static analysis engine
│ └── server.py # FastMCP server definition & tool handlers
├── tests/ # Test suite
│ └── test_analyzer.py # Unit tests with pytest
├── Dockerfile # Container image definition (used by Glama)
├── pyproject.toml # Packaging & metadata
└── requirements.txt # Dependencies
📄 License
MIT License. Created by m-sameerkhan.
Install Code Ast in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install code-ast-mcpInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add code-ast-mcp -- uvx --from git+https://github.com/m-sameerkhan/code-ast-mcp code-ast-mcpStep-by-step: how to install Code Ast
FAQ
Is Code Ast MCP free?
Yes, Code Ast MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Code Ast need an API key?
No, Code Ast runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Code Ast hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Code Ast in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Code Ast on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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