# Semantic Code Search MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to efficiently search and retrieve specific code snippets or symbols within large indexed codebases. It solves problems related to code discovery, reuse, and analysis by providing AI agents with structured access to code via semantic search, symbol analysis, and file reading tools. Ideal for use cases involving automated coding, code review, and software development, where agents require precise and relevant code retrieval.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/elastic-semantic-code-search-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/elastic-semantic-code-search-mcp-server

## Description

Provides AI coding agents with structured access to indexed codebases via semantic search, symbol analysis, and file reading tools.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.68
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/esw0hh2j2u)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/elastic/semantic-code-search-mcp-server>

## 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": "elastic-semantic-code-search-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/elastic-semantic-code-search-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/elastic-semantic-code-search-mcp-server/pull`

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