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IDE Index MCP Server

Development teams that use JetBrains IDEs and want Claude to navigate and refactor code with the IDE's own tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http intellij-index http://127.0.0.1:29170/index-mcp/streamable-http
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What it does

A JetBrains IDE plugin that runs an MCP server so AI assistants can use the IDE's code indexing. It exposes rename, safe delete, find references, call and type hierarchy and diagnostics. It is tested on IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, RustRover, Android Studio and PhpStorm.

Use cases

  1. 01Rename a symbol across a project safely
  2. 02Find all references to a function
  3. 03Check diagnostics before a code review

Questions about
IDE Index MCP Server.

What is IDE Index MCP Server used for?

Development teams that use JetBrains IDEs and want Claude to navigate and refactor code with the IDE's own tools. A JetBrains IDE plugin that runs an MCP server so AI assistants can use the IDE's code indexing. It exposes rename, safe delete, find references, call and type hierarchy and diagnostics. It is tested on IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, RustRover, Android Studio and PhpStorm.

How do I install IDE Index MCP Server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add --transport http intellij-index http://127.0.0.1:29170/index-mcp/streamable-http

Is IDE Index MCP Server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (hechtcarmel/jetbrains-index-mcp-plugin) under the MIT licence.

Is IDE Index MCP Server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.