Dekko MCP Server
dekko is a fast, offline, dependency-free static code map generator and codebase indexer for LLM coding agents. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
People connecting coding agent tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-08-21 · ★ 3 · #74 OF 194 MAINTAINED CODING AGENT · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Dekko
Claude Code
claude mcp add aahlijia-dekko -- uvx dekko Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"aahlijia-dekko": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"dekko"
]
}
}
} Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions
license MIT - declared in the repository
pypi package dekko - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)
registry namespace io.github.aahlijia is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · What Dekko can do
Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.
Latest releases
v0.43.2 · 2026-08-21
Release v0.43.2 · Previous release: v0.31.1 · Another large release - twelve minor/patch versions of accumulated work landing in one tag. Headline additions are six new read-side analysis commands (module dependency…
v0.31.1 · 2026-08-14
Release v0.31.1 · Previous release: v0.21.3 · A large release - ten minor/patch versions of accumulated work landing in one tag. Headline additions are semantic search, daemon-mode CLI, and stronger dekko-usage…
v0.21.3 · 2026-08-03
Added · README logo. A small eye mark (light/dark SVG variants under · assets/, swapped via prefers-color-scheme) now heads the · README - a nod to the name itself ("dekko" is British slang for a · look or glance).…
04 · Who maintains Dekko
dekko is maintained by aahlijia. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jun 2026.
05 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/aahlijia/dekko
- category
- coding agent - ranked #74 of 194 actively-maintained coding agent servers as of 2026-08-25.
- release cadence
- 7 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-21)
- registry
- io.github.aahlijia/dekko (active, first published 2026-08-03 · 4 versions)
- packages
- pypi:dekko
06 · Dekko FAQ
What is Dekko?
dekko is a fast, offline, dependency-free static code map generator and codebase indexer for LLM coding agents. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
Is Dekko still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-21 and it shipped 7 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Dekko?
Run `uvx dekko`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Dekko run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
07 · Alternatives to Dekko
Alternatives to Dekko
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- Magic Cloud Self-hosted low-code platform (Docker); its MCP endpoint runs on your own instance, not via npx. ★ 1,180 · 2026-08-24
- LLM Sandbox Securely run LLM-generated code in isolated containers across 7 languages and 3 container backends. ★ 1,111 · 2026-08-23
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