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grepai
grepai is a privacy-first CLI for semantic code search.
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semantic searchcode searchAI agents
It uses vector embeddings to understand code meaning, enabling natural language queries that find relevant code—even when naming conventions vary. It drastically reduces AI agent input tokens by providing relevant context instead of raw search results.
Compatible with
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurf
Install
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"grepai": {
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-grepai"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}Config File Location
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Some servers require additional setup - check the GitHub README for specific instructions.