Filesift MCP Server

A local, open-source utility that helps AI coding agents intelligently search and understand codebases.

People connecting coding agent tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-02-26 · ★ 6 · #162 OF 194 MAINTAINED CODING AGENT · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Apache-2.0 · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Filesift

Claude Code

claude mcp add roshunsunder-filesift -- uvx filesift

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "roshunsunder-filesift": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "filesift"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 Apache-2.0 - declared in the repository

pypi package filesift - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.roshunsunder is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Filesift

filesift is maintained by roshunsunder. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2023.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/roshunsunder/filesift
category: coding agent - ranked #162 of 194 actively-maintained coding agent servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.roshunsunder/filesift (active, first published 2026-02-19 · 2 versions)
packages: pypi:filesift

05 · Filesift FAQ

What is Filesift?

A local, open-source utility that helps AI coding agents intelligently search and understand codebases.

Is Filesift still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-02-26. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Filesift?

Run `uvx filesift`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Filesift 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.

06 · Alternatives to Filesift

Alternatives to Filesift

Maintained coding agent servers if Filesift isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Filesift doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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