chunkhound
pipStandardChunkhound provides local codebase intelligence for AI agents. It exposes tools for deep code understanding and efficient search. The server connects to local code repositories and integrates with Git. Developers use it to analyze code, find references, and navigate codebases efficiently.
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Overview
Chunkhound provides local codebase intelligence for AI agents. It exposes tools for deep code understanding and efficient search. The server connects to local code repositories and integrates with Git. Developers use it to analyze code, find references, and navigate codebases efficiently.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install chunkhound2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"chunkhound-chunkhound-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install chunkhound"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from chunkhound?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for chunkhound
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from chunkhound. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CHUNKHOUND_API_KEY | Yes | Your chunkhound API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in chunkhound?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in chunkhound"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in chunkhound with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with chunkhound
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