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High-performance code intelligence MCP server. Indexes codebases into a persistent knowledge graph — average repo in milliseconds. 158 languages, sub-ms queries, 99% fewer tokens. Single static binary, zero dependencies.

C ◇ aider MIT
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⑂3.7KFORKS
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🏆#234GLOBAL RANK
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Stars gained+266+1.1K+3.4K
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Forks gained+19+74+186

codebase-memory-mcp gained 1.1K stars in the last 30 days, about 38 a day, and now has 45.3K. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 45.3K stars a year. It ranks #1 among C repositories and #234 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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codebase-memory-mcp has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1341. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

codebase-memory-mcp is an open-source project written in C: High-performance code intelligence MCP server. Indexes codebases into a persistent knowledge graph — average repo in milliseconds. 158 languages, sub-ms queries, 99% fewer tokens. Single static binary, zero dependencies.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in aider, ast, claude-code. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp.git
cd codebase-memory-mcp

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

codebase-memory-mcp coordinates its core functionality through a modular C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Autonomous AI Agents

Orchestrate intelligent workflows and tool-calling routines with codebase-memory-mcp.

Model Inference & Prompting

Integrate fast, local or cloud-hosted generative AI models directly into production code.

Context Memory & RAG

Augment language models with dynamic vector retrieval and structured project memory.

Developer Productivity

Automate repetitive engineering tasks, code generation, and test creation using AI agents.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install codebase-memory-mcp using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for codebase-memory-mcp.

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Import codebase-memory-mcp into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `codebase-memory-mcp --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 45,341 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does codebase-memory-mcp do? +

High-performance code intelligence MCP server. Indexes codebases into a persistent knowledge graph — average repo in milliseconds. 158 languages, sub-ms queries, 99% fewer tokens. Single static binary, zero dependencies.

What language is codebase-memory-mcp written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: aider, ast, claude-code, code-analysis, code-intelligence.

Is codebase-memory-mcp actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 651 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does codebase-memory-mcp have? +

codebase-memory-mcp has 45,341 stars and 3,717 forks on GitHub.

How does codebase-memory-mcp rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 45,341 stars, DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp is ranked #234 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among C projects.

What license is codebase-memory-mcp distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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