About
MCP-Grep is a grep server implementation that allows MCP-compatible clients to perform powerful searches within files and directories. It provides information about the system grep binary and supports a range of grep options, including case-insensitive matching, context lines, fixed string matching, and recursive directory searching. By leveraging the Model Context Protocol, MCP-Grep offers a standardized way to integrate grep functionality into larger systems and workflows.
Key Features
- Provides information about the system grep binary (path, version, supported features)
- Searches for patterns in files using regular expressions
- Offers context lines (before and after matches)
- Supports case-insensitive matching
- Enables recursive directory searching
Use Cases
- Integrating grep functionality into MCP-compatible applications
- Programmatically searching files and directories for specific patterns
- Automating text analysis and data extraction tasks