# Codebase Context Dumper

> Use this tool when you need to automate the extraction of your codebase context for Large Language Models, saving time and enhancing LLM performance with structured codebase information. It scans project directories, respects .gitignore rules, and formats output for seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients. Ideal for use cases where accurate codebase context is crucial for LLM training and optimization.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/lex-tools-codebase-context-dumper  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/lex-tools-codebase-context-dumper

## Description

Automate the extraction of your codebase context for Large Language Models. This tool scans your project directory, respects .gitignore rules, and formats the output for seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients. Save time and enhance your LLM's context with structured codebase information.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.99
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** vm
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/lex-tools/codebase-context-dumper)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/lex-tools/codebase-context-dumper>

## 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": "lex-tools-codebase-context-dumper"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/lex-tools-codebase-context-dumper` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/lex-tools-codebase-context-dumper/pull`

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