# Grep MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to search for specific text patterns within files and directories, solving problems like finding keywords in large datasets or locating specific code snippets. It takes in natural language descriptions or regex patterns as input and outputs relevant search results, allowing for efficient information retrieval. Ideal for use cases where precise text searching is required, such as data analysis, debugging, or research.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/247arjun-mcp-grep  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/247arjun-mcp-grep

## Description

Provides powerful text search capabilities using the grep command-line utility, allowing users to search files and directories using both natural language descriptions and regex patterns.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/mlpygw1ryt)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/247arjun/mcp-grep>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "247arjun-mcp-grep"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/247arjun-mcp-grep` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/247arjun-mcp-grep/pull`

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