Codebase FAQs

Question 1

What is Codebase (codebase-mcp) and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Codebase is a CLI tool that automatically scans your project to generate a structured `CONTEXT.md` file. This file provides AI models (LLMs, agents) with instant, up-to-date information about your codebase, stack, and conventions, eliminating manual explanations.

Question 2

Which AI tools and LLMs are compatible with Codebase?

Accepted Answer

Codebase is designed to work with any LLM or AI agent, including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini, and other Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatible tools. You can use it by pasting the generated `CONTEXT.md`, integrating with tool-specific configs, or leveraging its MCP server.

Question 3

Can Codebase keep my project context perpetually fresh?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Codebase offers a `watch` mode for local auto-regeneration whenever files change. Additionally, a dedicated GitHub Action allows you to automatically update and commit `CONTEXT.md` on every push to your main branch, ensuring your AI always has the latest context.

Question 4

Does Codebase support monorepos and custom context templates?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Codebase includes full support for monorepos, allowing it to scan all workspace packages. It also enables the use of custom templates, giving you flexibility to tailor the generated `CONTEXT.md` to your specific needs or preferred formats.

Question 5

What kind of project details does Codebase extract?

Accepted Answer

It extracts crucial information such as your framework, language, package manager, styling, state management, testing libraries, folder structure, component inventory, Git history, naming conventions, and path aliases. It detects over 40 popular frameworks and libraries.

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