cercano-explain

name	cercano-explain
description	Explain code or text using local AI via Cercano. Returns a clear explanation of what the code does, its key interfaces, and data flow. Use this to understand unfamiliar code, complex algorithms, or dense documentation locally before deciding what context to send to the cloud.
compatibility	Requires Cercano server running and connected to an Ollama instance.

Cercano Explain

Explain code or text using local AI inference.

MCP Tool

Tool name: cercano_explain

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
text	string	No*	Code or text to explain. Provide either text or file_path.
file_path	string	No*	Path to a file to read and explain. Provide either text or file_path.

*One of text or file_path is required.

Response

Returns an explanation covering:

• What the code/text does (high-level purpose)
• Key interfaces and components
• Data flow

Examples

Explain code inline:

{
  "text": "func (s *Server) handleLocal(ctx context.Context, request *gomcp.CallToolRequest, args LocalRequest) (*gomcp.CallToolResult, any, error) { ... }"
}

Explain a file:

{
  "file_path": "/project/internal/agent/router.go"
}