jcodemunch-mcp
Cut AI token costs 95%+ on code exploration through precise symbol-level GitHub code retrieval
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Decision brief
jcodemunch-mcp is a high-efficiency MCP server that uses tree-sitter AST for precise, symbol-level GitHub code retrieval. It aims to provide coding assistance and retrieval with significant token cost savings.
Good fit when
- - Use jcodemunch-mcp when you are working on projects where minimizing AI token usage is crucial, as it can save up to 95% of tokens.
- - Utilize this tool if you need precise symbol-level code retrieval from GitHub within your application development process.
Avoid when
- - Avoid jcodemunch-mcp if your primary focus does not involve token optimization and you are willing to use more general MCP services without strong token-economy incentives.
- - Do not opt for this tool if working with codebases or systems that do not rely heavily on GitHub repositories, as its retrieval feature is optimized for GitHub.
Observed Jul 12, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Very active (0d since push)
- As of 3w
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of 3w
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of 1mo
Public GitHub metadata and optional OSV scans. Signals, not a guarantee. Trust methodology.
Install
pip install jcodemunch-mcpSimilar tools
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Overview
A high-efficiency MCP (Model Context Protocol) server leveraging tree-sitter AST for accurate, token-optimized coding assistance and retrieval.
Capability facts
- Deploy
- Self-host
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Jul 27, 2026
- Docker
- Dockerfile present
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Jul 27, 2026
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: pyproject.toml:[project.scripts] · Jul 27, 2026
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Jul 27, 2026
- Languages
- python
Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Jul 27, 2026
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README
Install a free pack
jcodemunch-mcp install-pack fastapi
Install a licensed pack
jcodemunch-mcp install-pack express --license YOUR-KEY
Free packs require no license. Licensed packs require a [jCodeMunch license](https://jcodemunch.com/#pricing). Use `--force` to re-download an already-installed pack.
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## License
jCodeMunch-MCP is released under the **jCodeMunch-MCP Dual-Use License** — see
[LICENSE](LICENSE) for the authoritative terms. It is **free for non-commercial
use**; [commercial use requires a paid license](#commercial-licenses).
Conditions on all uses:
1. The above copyright notice and this permission notice must be retained in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
2. Any modifications made to the Software must clearly indicate that they are
derived from the original work, and the name of the original author
(J. Gravelle) must remain intact. He's kinda full of himself.
3. Redistributions of the Software in source code form must include a prominent
notice describing any modifications from the original version.
The Software may not be renamed, rebranded, or published to any public package
registry, and it is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. The full,
controlling terms are in [LICENSE](LICENSE).
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.