What is Glider?

Glider gives coding agents C#/.NET navigation, diagnostics, analysis, edits, and refactors through MCP. It runs locally. See example tasks.

Are the products free to use? Can I use them at work?

Glider products will always be free for non-commercial use. Commercial use is free for now. See Pricing for the package update policy.

Which product do I need?

Use Glider for C#/.NET and TGlider for TypeScript or JavaScript. Scout searches repository files across languages. GliderTrace executes commands and collects .NET runtime evidence. You can connect products independently; see the product catalog. Check Glider compatibility for .NET Framework requirements.

Which clients work with the products?

Scout requires a client that can launch a local stdio server. Glider, TGlider, and GliderTrace support stdio or Streamable HTTP. Choose your client in the installation guide for Glider, TGlider, Scout, or GliderTrace.

For HTTP, workspace paths, worktrees, multiple instances, and connection recovery, see setup options. For rejected arguments, see troubleshooting. Choose a model that supports your client’s MCP tools.

Can the agent change my code or run commands?

Glider and TGlider include tools that write files and apply refactors. Preview support and defaults differ by tool. GliderTrace can execute commands. Scout keeps source files unchanged. Check the tool reference and your MCP client approval settings.

Does my code leave my machine?

The servers process code and artifacts locally. Your MCP client can send returned content to its model provider. Product telemetry and public agent feedback are separate channels. See Privacy for their scope and controls.

The server says my release is expired or close to expiry. What now?

Future packages will expire 90 days after release. Existing versions retain their original expiry. Update it and restart the client; this is separate from license duration. Follow the update guide for Glider, TGlider, Scout, or GliderTrace.

How do I search files Glider does not load?

Glider’s search_text covers loaded workspace documents, including declared additional files and analyzer configuration. Use Scout for files outside that scope. TGlider has no text-search tool. See when semantic tools help for tasks that need more than text matches or model inference.