Structural intelligence
Native AST maps, symbol context, callers, dependencies, impact, and structural search without whole-file source dumps.
AST intelligence × deterministic writes
ast-mcpinspect structurally · write safelyInspect structurally.Write safely.
ast-mcp gives coding agents a zero-trust repository boundary with native code intelligence, state-machine-enforced edits, and atomic filesystem operations.
Zero-trust boundaries
File access is restricted by default, with explicit unrestricted access and separate intelligence workspace boundaries.
Guarded mutation
Fresh hashes, exact-match rewrites, deterministic locks, formatting, and atomic replacement make writes reviewable.
Follow the boundary
From first install to verified agent workflow.
Connect your host, choose the smallest intelligence surface, then make guarded writes with fresh state and explicit intent.
01 / Connect
Installation
Install the MCP server, skill, and blocking hooks for Codex, Claude, or Copilot.
Read guide02 / Inspect
Code intelligence
Map symbols, trace calls, inspect impact, and search syntax without source sprawl.
Read guide03 / Change
Write boundary
Move through hash, preview, patch, format, lock, and atomic commit.
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