Code Assistant FAQs

Question 1

What is MCP Server mode and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP Server mode allows Code Assistant to act as a plugin for MCP client applications like Claude Desktop. Configure it by creating a `projects.json` file and editing the `claude_desktop_config.json` file to add Code Assistant as a server.

Question 2

What LLM providers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Code Assistant supports Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google Vertex AI LLM providers. You'll need to set the appropriate API key as an environment variable.

Question 3

What is Code Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Code Assistant is a CLI tool that uses LLMs to help with code-related tasks. It can explore codebases, edit files, manage working memory, and more.

Question 4

What features does Code Assistant offer?

Accepted Answer

It offers features like autonomous codebase exploration, file reading/writing, working memory management, file summarization, interactive communication, and an MCP server mode.

Question 5

How do I install Code Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have Rust installed, then clone the repository, navigate to the directory, and build the project using `cargo build --release`.

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