To get started with codemcp, users need to install uvx and Git, configure the `claude_desktop_config.json` file, and create a `codemcp.toml` file in the Git repository they wish to work on. Users can specify commands for formatting and testing in this file. The tool is not fully autonomous, requiring user intervention after each chat to review changes. codemcp supports configuration options like project prompts and command instructions, and logs are maintained for troubleshooting. The philosophy behind codemcp encourages users to utilize rate limits as opportunities for other tasks and to monitor Claude's output closely to ensure accuracy.
Key takeaways:
- codemcp integrates with Claude Desktop to enable direct code editing and testing on a local codebase, eliminating the need to copy code in and out of chat windows.
- It is designed for use with Claude Pro, Anthropic's subscription service, and emphasizes safe agentic AI with tools like Git for version control.
- codemcp is IDE agnostic, allowing users to review and edit changes using their preferred IDE setup after Claude makes modifications.
- Users must create a codemcp.toml file in their Git repository to configure commands for tasks like formatting and testing, which Claude can execute during the coding process.