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codebase-explorer MCP Server

@jordankamto

Basic information

Category

Developer Tools

Transports

stdio

Author

jordankamto

About codebase-explorer MCP Server

TypeScript-based MCP server that implements a simple notes system

codebase-explorer MCP Server config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

Repository

codebase-explorer MCP Server tools

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Create new text notes

Overview

What is codebase-explorer MCP Server?

A TypeScript-based MCP server that implements a simple notes system, demonstrating core MCP concepts with resources, tools, and prompts. It is intended for developers learning or prototyping with MCP.

How to use codebase-explorer MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then add the server to Claude Desktop’s config file. Use the create_note tool to add notes, note:// URIs to access them, and the summarize_notes prompt to generate a summary of all stored notes.

Key features of codebase-explorer MCP Server

  • List and access text notes via note:// URIs
  • Each note includes title, content, and metadata
  • create_note tool creates new notes with title and content
  • summarize_notes prompt generates structured LLM summaries
  • Plain text mime type for simple content access
  • Stores all notes in server state (in-memory)

Use cases of codebase-explorer MCP Server

  • Experimenting with MCP resources, tools, and prompts
  • Building a lightweight note‑taking assistant for Claude Desktop
  • Learning how to develop and debug an MCP server
  • Testing MCP Inspector for stdio‑based server debugging

Frequently asked questions

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What exactly does the server do?

It provides a basic notes system: you can create notes, read them via URIs, and generate summaries of all notes using an LLM prompt.

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What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js and npm are required. The server is built from TypeScript source.

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How do I debug the server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running `npm run inspector`, which opens a URL with debugging tools.

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Where are the notes stored?

Notes are kept in the server’s in‑memory state and are lost when the server stops.

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What transport does the server use?

The server communicates over stdio, as is standard for MCP servers.

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