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Execute MCP tools directly without starting a server.

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Usage

codanna mcp <tool> [arguments]
No server process needed. Each command spawns, executes, and exits.

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Examples

# Find a symbol
codanna mcp find_symbol main

# Semantic search
codanna mcp semantic_search_docs query:"error handling" limit:5

# Search with context
codanna mcp semantic_search_with_context query:"authentication" limit:3

# Trace relationships
codanna mcp get_calls symbol_id:567
codanna mcp find_callers process_file
codanna mcp analyze_impact Parser

# JSON output for piping
codanna mcp search_symbols query:parse --json | jq '.data[].name'

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When to Use

Use CaseRecommendation
One-off queriesMCP Quick
Scripting and automationMCP Quick with --json
Continuous AI assistant useMCP Persistent
Multiple clientsMCP Network

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Flags

FlagDescription
--jsonOutput in JSON format
--fields <fields>Filter JSON output to specific data fields
--watchCheck for file changes and reindex before running
--args <json>Pass arguments as a JSON string

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Available Tools

See CLI Reference for the complete tool list.