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Selvedge – an MCP server that captures why AI agents change code

Selvedge – an MCP server that captures why AI agents change code

by masondelan·May 8, 2026·5 points·3 comments

AI Analysis

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Captures the 'why' behind AI changes live, fixing git blame's inability to show reasoning.

Strengths
  • Logs reasoning in the same context window as the change, avoiding post-hoc hallucination.
  • Entity-based attribution tracks changes to users or keys rather than just line numbers.
  • Zero-dependency local SQLite storage ensures data stays private and portable.
Weaknesses
  • Requires AI agents to explicitly call MCP tools, needing configuration in each workflow.
  • Adoption depends on teams consistently running the setup command for new projects.
Target Audience

Teams maintaining AI-generated codebases long-term

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