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I Built Context+ AST and Embeddings for Codebase Understanding
AST + embeddings for codebase search—but Sourcegraph Cody, Cursor, and Continue already solve this.
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A super light-weight embedded code search engine CLI (AST based) that just works - saves 70% token and improves speed for coding agent 🌟 Star if you like it!
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CocoIndex-Code open source embedded AST-based code MCP
by georgehe9·Mar 10, 2026·2 points·1 comment
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AST-based code indexing saves tokens but Cursor and Continue already do this.
Strengths
- •AST parsing means structured code understanding, not just vector embeddings
- •Claims 70% token reduction through smarter context selection
- •Works with any MCP-compatible agent, no vendor lock-in
Weaknesses
- •Code-understanding for AI agents is a crowded category with many options
- •Token savings claims need independent verification against baselines
Category
Target Audience
Developers using AI coding agents (Cursor, Claude, etc.)
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Cursor · Continue · Sourcegraph Cody
Post Description
Hi HN friends, George here. I've been working on an embedded AST based code mcp that is super light weight and just works. I published my test on the repo, it has great effect on achieving and speeding up coding tasks and saves tokens.
Works with Claude, Codex, OpenCode and any coding agents, I'd love to learn from your feedback!
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