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Analyze code structure: parse functions, classes, imports, and complexity metrics. Use to understand a file or project without reading the source code directly.
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Based on SOC occupation classification
Extract a specific function, class, or method from a file using Code Scalpel. Use when you need to show a symbol without reading the entire file—saves 95% of context.
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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.
| name | cs-analyze |
| description | Analyze code structure: parse functions, classes, imports, and complexity metrics. Use to understand a file or project without reading the source code directly. |
| allowed-tools | ["mcp__codescalpel__analyze_code","mcp__codescalpel__get_file_context","mcp__codescalpel__crawl_project"] |
| preamble-tier | 1 |
Parse and analyze the structure of a file or entire project. Extract all functions, classes, imports, and complexity metrics without reading raw source code.
/cs-analyze src/utils.py
/cs-analyze src/components/
/cs-analyze .
For a single file:
For a directory or project:
✅ Understanding a codebase you're new to ✅ Finding where to add new features ✅ Identifying over-complex modules ✅ Tracing how modules depend on each other
/cs-extract to dive into specific functions/cs-security if you suspect vulnerabilities/cs-map to see the full architectureSee CLAUDE.md for the architecture mapping workflow.