# code-tools-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to efficiently search and navigate large codebases, as it enables file reading with pagination and regex-based code search using grep, solving problems such as locating specific code patterns or identifying dependencies. It accepts codebase directories and regex queries as inputs and outputs relevant code snippets and file locations. Ideal for use cases like debugging, code review, and refactoring, where quick and precise code searching is crucial.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ricii2024-code-tools-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ricii2024-code-tools-mcp

## Description

Enables file reading with pagination and regex-based code search across a codebase using grep.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/xo6ls7mrxy)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Ricii2024/code-tools-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": "ricii2024-code-tools-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ricii2024-code-tools-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ricii2024-code-tools-mcp/pull`

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