Mcp Server Reposearch

Name: Mcp Server Reposearch
Author: happyZYM

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About Mcp Server Reposearch

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-reposearch": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "path/to/mcp-server-reposearch/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Mcp Server Reposearch?

Mcp Server Reposearch is an MCP server that provides enhanced content search functionality, superior to the built-in search_files tool in Cline. It is intended for developers who need more flexible, token-efficient file searching within Cline.

How to use Mcp Server Reposearch?

Install and configure the MCP server with your MCP host (e.g., Cline). In your system prompt, tell Cline to stop using its built-in search_files tool so that it uses this server instead.

Key features of Mcp Server Reposearch

Filter files via .reposearchignore (gitignore format)
Search with regular expressions
Option to include or exclude content in results
Prevents token explosion in output

Use cases of Mcp Server Repeach

Quickly find code containing a pattern across a large repository
Search while respecting project-specific ignore rules
Avoid overwhelming the LLM context with unnecessary file content

FAQ from Mcp Server Reposearch

How does it differ from Cline's built-in `search_files`?

It offers more control over filtering (via .reposearchignore), supports regular expressions, and prevents token explosion by allowing you to omit file content from results.

How do I ignore files from search?

Create a .reposearchignore file in your repository root using gitignore syntax (e.g., *.log, dist/).

Does it support regular expressions?

Yes, you can search using regular expressions in queries.

Can I control the output format?

Yes, the server can include or exclude the matched content in results. (Including surrounding context lines is planned but not yet implemented.)

What are the runtime requirements?

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