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Set up local semantic repo memory in minutes.
Install CodeFathom locally, build the AST + embeddings index, and connect MCP so agents retrieve only the code they need.
Quickstart
1
Install + index locally
Run the local indexer to generate symbols, references, and embeddings.
2
Connect MCP
Point your CLI agent to the CodeFathom MCP server and validate the tool handshake.
3
Retrieve with budgets
Use bounded tool calls to keep intent, constraints, and decisions in the prompt.
Local indexer + watch mode
AST + embeddings on-device, with incremental updates as files change.
Read guideMCP tools reference
search_semantic, search_exact, find_references, get_related, describe_arch — all with bounded output.
Read guideNeed local-only setup help?
We can help with VPC/on-prem options, spend caps, and context budgets.