Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis

MCP server · by ashfordeOU

Developer Tools

npm

v3.21.0

Codebase analysis: dependency graphs, security scanning, and refactor plans for GitHub and GitLab.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npm

npx -y grasp-mcp-server

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grasp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "grasp-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis MCP server?＋

Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis is an MCP server by ashfordeOU. Codebase analysis: dependency graphs, security scanning, and refactor plans for GitHub and GitLab.

How do I install Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis?＋

Install it with: npx -y grasp-mcp-server. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis free to use?＋

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/ashfordeOU/grasp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Grasp — Code Architecture & Dependency Analysis?＋

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.