drift

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What is drift?

Codebase intelligence for AI. Detects patterns & conventions + remembers decisions across sessions. MCP server for any IDE. Offline CLI.

How to use drift?

1. Install a compatible MCP client (like Claude Desktop). 2. Open your configuration settings. 3. Add drift using the following command: npx @modelcontextprotocol/drift 4. Restart the client and verify the new tools are active.

🛡️ Scoped (Restricted)

npx @modelcontextprotocol/drift --scope restricted

🔓 Unrestricted Access

npx @modelcontextprotocol/drift

Key Features

Native MCP Protocol Support

Real-time Tool Activation & Execution

Verified High-performance Implementation

Secure Resource & Context Handling

Optimized Use Cases

Extending AI models with custom local capabilities

Automating system workflows via natural language

Connecting external data sources to LLM context windows

drift FAQ

Is drift safe?

Yes, drift follows the standardized Model Context Protocol security patterns and only executes tools with explicit user-granted permissions.

Is drift up to date?

drift is currently active in the registry with 763 stars on GitHub, indicating its reliability and community support.

Are there any limits for drift?

Usage limits depend on the specific implementation of the MCP server and your system resources. Refer to the official documentation below for technical details.

Official Documentation

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Drift

Codebase intelligence for AI. Detects patterns & conventions + remembers decisions across sessions. MCP server for any IDE. Offline CLI.

Repository structure

drift v1 depreciated/ – Legacy TypeScript implementation (deprecated)
drift v2/ – Current Rust/TypeScript monorepo (active development)

For v2 setup and usage, see drift v2/README.md or the docs in drift v2/docs/.

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Manual Config

{ "mcpServers": { "drift": { "command": "npx", "args": ["drift"] } } }