MCP-Grep is a server implementation that exposes grep functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows clients to retrieve information about the grep binary and perform pattern searches across files and directories with options like case-insensitivity, recursive search, and context lines. Designed for ease of use, it integrates natural language prompts and interactive debugging, making grep accessible via MCP-compatible clients.
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Apr 08 2025
MCP-Grep is a server implementation that exposes grep functionality through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows clients to retrieve information about the grep binary and perform pattern searches across files and directories with options like case-insensitivity, recursive search, and context lines. Designed for ease of use, it integrates natural language prompts and interactive debugging, making grep accessible via MCP-compatible clients.
Added on:
Created by:
Apr 08 2025
Ernie Brodeur
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What is MCP-Grep?
MCP-Grep is a lightweight server that enables pattern matching and search capabilities using the system's grep binary via the MCP protocol. It provides resources for system grep info, such as version and path, and tools for searching within files and directories with extensive options. The server supports common grep functionalities, including case-insensitive matching, context lines, maximum matches, fixed strings, and recursive search. It offers an API for easy integration with MCP clients and natural language understanding for simpler searches, along with interactive debugging through MCP Inspector. It is ideal for developers, data analysts, system administrators, and anyone needing programmatic file search capabilities over MCP-compatible systems.
Who will use MCP-Grep?
- Developers
- Data Analysts
- System Administrators
- IT Professionals
How to use the MCP-Grep?
- Step 1: Install MCP-Grep using pip or Smithery.
- Step 2: Start the MCP-Grep server.
- Step 3: Connect an MCP-compatible client to the server.
- Step 4: Use the provided resources to get info or tools to perform pattern searches.
- Step 5: Use natural language prompts or API calls to customize search parameters.
MCP-Grep's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- Retrieve system grep information (path, version, features)
- Search for patterns in files and directories with options
The Benefits
- Provides programmatic grep capabilities through MCP protocol
- Supports advanced search options like case-insensitive, recursive, context
- Enables integration with MCP-enabled applications and LLMs
- Facilitates interactive debugging and testing
MCP-Grep's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Automated codebase search
- Log analysis
- Configuration file auditing
- Development debugging
- System monitoring
FAQs of MCP-Grep
Developer
- erniebrodeur
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