cercano-explain

name	cercano-explain
description	Use when the user asks to explain unfamiliar code, complex algorithms, or dense documentation. Processes the explanation locally before deciding what context to send to the cloud. Prefer this for initial code understanding.
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"
}