LLMScribe — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
LLMScribe gives an agent a fixed repository map, file search and local reads. Use it when an agent needs focused project context.
claude mcp add llmscribe -- uvx llmscribeWhat LLMScribe does
LLMScribe exposes repository structure and file content through predictable operations. project_map returns the tree without opening every file, search checks paths, names and lines, and read retrieves a selected file. Search results include the path, line number and match type.
The server can read several files, resolve local, standard-library, external and unresolved imports, and show reverse dependencies. It also exposes Git status and unified diffs. Binary and oversized files are skipped, while truncated output is marked. Processing stays on the machine, with no API key, account or network access. If uvx is unavailable in the environment, the Claude Code launch command will fail.
What it helps with
- map an unfamiliar repository
- find a symbol or text across project files
- read related files without opening the whole tree
- trace direct and reverse dependencies
- inspect Git changes before editing
Example prompts for the agent
- Use
project_mapto outline this repository before reading source files. - Search for every occurrence of
authenticationwithsearch, including paths and line numbers. - Use
project_dependenciesto show what this file imports and what depends on it.
How to install LLMScribe
Platform CLI
claude mcp add llmscribe -- uvx llmscribeuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from llmscribe <command>
Platform CLI
codex mcp add llmscribe -- uvx llmscribeuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from llmscribe <command>
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"llmscribe": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"llmscribe"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from llmscribe <command>
Config file
{
"servers": {
"llmscribe": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"llmscribe"
]
}
}
}uvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from llmscribe <command>
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add llmscribe uvx llmscribeuvx runs the command named after the package; if the README names another one, use uvx --from llmscribe <command>
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about LLMScribe
How do I install LLMScribe in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add llmscribe -- uvx llmscribe. This registers LLMScribe as an MCP server.
What does LLMScribe do?
It provides an agent with a repository map, deterministic search, file reads and dependency analysis. Git status and diffs are available as well.
Does LLMScribe require an API key or network access?
No. It runs locally without an API key, account or network connection.
