semble
★ 4.6k
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mcp
★ 11
semble vs mcp
semble: Semble is a high-performance code search library designed for AI agents, providing instant access to precise code snippets. It offers significantly faster indexing and querying compared to transformer models, achieving 99% of their retrieval quality while running entirely on CPU without external dependencies.; mcp: This package has been deprecated. Please use the updated mcpb format Claude Desktop Extension instead.
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TL;DR
Choose semble if…Enhancing AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) with fast and accurate code search capabilities
Choose mcp if…Migrate to the new mcpb format Claude Desktop Extension
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
semble01Fast performance on CPU (indexes in ~250ms, queries in ~1.5ms)
02High accuracy (NDCG@10 of 0.854), comparable to transformer models
03Supports indexing local paths and remote Git repositories
04Functions as an MCP server for various AI agents
05Zero setup, no API keys, GPU, or external services required
mcp01Deprecated; see new mcpb format extension
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Use Cases
semble↳Enhancing AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) with fast and accurate code search capabilities
↳Searching local or remote codebases for specific code snippets based on natural language or code queries
↳Finding semantically similar code sections related to a given file path and line number
mcp↳Migrate to the new mcpb format Claude Desktop Extension
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Best For
sembleCode AssistantRAG / Knowledge Base
mcpHidden GemAPI Integration
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between semble and mcp?
Both semble and mcp are in the RAG / Knowledge Base category. semble has 4.6k stars, while mcp has 11 stars.
Which is better, semble or mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose semble if Enhancing AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) with fast and accurate code search capabilities, and mcp if Migrate to the new mcpb format Claude Desktop Extension.
Is semble free or open source?
Yes, semble is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is mcp free or open source?
Yes, mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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