Universal code search
Scout
Search repository text, files, declarations, and code patterns through MCP.
Install
npx -y @glidermcp/scout@latest --versionRequirements
- An MCP client that can launch stdio servers.
- Node.js 18+ for npm installation; the standalone installer and Homebrew need no Node.js runtime.
- A repository to search; any language, no project configuration needed.
What you can do
- Find literal, regex, or whole-word matches within an explicit scope. Check coverage before accepting an empty result.
- Rank approximate file matches with fuzzy search.
- Find related concepts with optional local semantic and hybrid search.
- Match code patterns and declarations in supported syntax languages.
Updates
Future packages will expire 90 days after release. Existing versions retain their original expiry. Follow the update guide before expiry.
Next steps
Scout supports stdio. Follow the installation guide to let your client launch it.