# reference-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to navigate and understand complex codebases, as it provides AI agents with the ability to search, comprehend code structure, and explore history. It solves problems related to code discovery, dependency analysis, and version control, enabling agents to make informed decisions. With inputs such as code queries and outputs like relevant code snippets and structure visualizations, reference-mcp is ideal for use cases involving code maintenance, debugging, and optimization.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/mark-burg-reference-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mark-burg-reference-mcp

## Description

An MCP server that helps AI agents comprehend a codebase by providing tools for navigating, searching, and understanding code structure and history.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.68
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/er76xif0zj)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/mark-burg/reference-mcp>

## 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": "mark-burg-reference-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mark-burg-reference-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/mark-burg-reference-mcp/pull`

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