| name | cs-setup |
| description | Install and verify the Code Scalpel MCP server. Checks if codescalpel is already
installed in Claude Code, runs `claude mcp add` if needed, and confirms connection
by fetching capabilities.
|
| allowed-tools | ["Bash","mcp__codescalpel__get_capabilities"] |
| preamble-tier | 1 |
/cs-setup — Install & Verify Code Scalpel MCP
This command installs the Code Scalpel MCP server and verifies it's working correctly.
What it does
- Checks if
codescalpel is already registered in claude mcp list
- Installs the MCP server if not present:
claude mcp add codescalpel uvx codescalpel mcp
- Verifies connection by calling
get_capabilities
- Shows your license tier and available tools
For Pro/Enterprise Users
If you have a license file, install with:
claude mcp add codescalpel \
-e CODE_SCALPEL_LICENSE_PATH=/path/to/license.jwt \
uvx codescalpel mcp
Next Steps
Once verified, try these commands:
/cs-extract — Extract a function by name (saves 95% context vs reading whole files)
/cs-security — Run a full security audit
/cs-analyze — Analyze your project structure
See CLAUDE.md in your project root for the complete guide.