MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv0.6.4

CICADA MCP Server

Analyze code across 17+ programming languages with intelligent code navigation, symbol lookup, and semantic understanding. Built for developers who need AI-assisted code comprehension and refactoring.

io.github.wende/cicada

Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

No auth required

What the CICADA MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Analyze code across 17+ programming languages with intelligent code navigation, symbol lookup, and semantic understanding. Built for developers who need AI-assisted code comprehension and refactoring.

Connect to CICADA

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

uvx cicada-mcp==0.6.4

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for CICADA.

Example prompts for CICADA

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting CICADA.

  • Find all references to the getUserById function in this codebase
  • What is the type signature and implementation of the parseConfig method
  • Show me the call graph for the main entry point across all files
  • Explain the schema and capabilities of the cicada-mcp server

CICADA MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running CICADA.

  • What programming languages does cicada support?

    Cicada supports 17+ programming languages for code intelligence tasks like symbol lookup, reference finding, and semantic analysis. Check the documentation for the complete list of supported languages.

  • How do I install and run cicada-mcp?

    Install via uvx with the command: uvx cicada-mcp@0.6.4. The server communicates over stdio, making it compatible with any MCP client that supports the stdio transport.

  • What code intelligence features does cicada provide?

    Cicada offers code navigation, symbol lookup, reference finding, and semantic understanding across multiple languages. Refer to the official documentation for detailed capability descriptions.

  • Do I need to configure authentication or API keys?

    The registry metadata does not specify required environment variables or authentication. Consult the cicada documentation or repository for any setup requirements.

  • Can cicada work with my existing MCP client?

    Yes, cicada uses the stdio transport standard, so it integrates with any MCP-compatible client. Ensure your client supports stdio-based MCP servers.

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