ReCode FAQs

Question 1

What is ReCode MCP?

Accepted Answer

ReCode MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants, such as Claude and Cursor, with direct programmatic access to the rich code change history captured by the ReCode VS Code extension.

Question 2

What specific code history capabilities does ReCode MCP offer?

Accepted Answer

Users can query code changes by time and file path, retrieve detailed diffs for any change record, search for specific code content that was added or removed, access statistics on change frequency, and manage code history across multiple projects.

Question 3

Is ReCode MCP difficult to install and configure?

Accepted Answer

No, installation is straightforward using `npx recode-mcp` or a global npm install. Configuration for compatible AI assistants like Claude Desktop and Cursor involves adding a simple JSON entry to their respective configuration files.

Question 4

How does ReCode MCP enhance AI assistants for development?

Accepted Answer

It provides AI assistants with crucial contextual understanding by enabling them to query specific code changes, view detailed diffs, search code content, and analyze project statistics, leading to more accurate and helpful AI-driven development support.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using ReCode MCP?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (version 18 or higher) installed, the ReCode VS Code extension must be installed in your project, and the project must contain the `.recode/history.db` file generated by the extension.

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