Grep MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| grep_search_intentB | Search for patterns using plain English descriptions (e.g., 'email addresses', 'phone numbers', 'TODO comments') |
| grep_regexC | Search using a direct regex pattern |
| grep_countC | Count the number of matches for a pattern |
| grep_files_with_matchesB | List only the names of files that contain the pattern |
| grep_advancedC | Execute grep with custom arguments (advanced usage) |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
The tools have overlapping purposes, as grep_advanced, grep_regex, and grep_search_intent all perform pattern searches, which could cause confusion. However, grep_count and grep_files_with_matches are more distinct in focusing on counting matches and listing files, respectively, which helps mitigate ambiguity.
All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with a 'grep_' prefix, making them predictable and easy to understand. This uniformity enhances clarity and usability across the tool set.
With 5 tools, the server is well-scoped for a grep-focused utility, offering a reasonable range of operations without being overwhelming. Each tool appears to serve a specific function, justifying its inclusion.
The tool set covers core grep functionalities like searching, counting, and file listing, with advanced and intent-based options. A minor gap is the lack of a basic grep tool for simple pattern matching, but agents can work around this using the provided tools.