How to Use the Greptile MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I use Claude Code to query multiple repositories?

Yes. You can list your available indexes with listrepositories and then target specific ones using querycodebase directly from your terminal. This MCP setup handles multi-repo queries natively.

Q: How do I check my API usage in Claude Code?

Run the command to invoke getgreptileusage. The tool returns your exact request count and token limits directly to your standard output.

Q: Can Claude Code trigger a reindex on my repository?

Yes. You can call reindexrepository through the terminal interface to update the index after a major git push.

Q: How do I search for a specific file path?

Use searchbyfilepath to narrow down your search to a single file. This is faster than querying the entire codebase when you know the file location.

Run deep codebase queries and manage repository indexes via this MCP Server directly from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Query codebases from the command line

The `query_codebase` tool executes semantic searches across your repository directly from your terminal session. Pipe the output to local utilities like grep or redirect it to a file for further analysis. This is ideal for terminal users who want to avoid switching to a browser. You get precise answers about your code structure without leaving your shell.

Automate repository indexing via CLI

The `index_repository` tool kickstarts the indexing process for any public or private repository using a single terminal command. You can script this tool in your CI/CD pipelines to ensure your index is updated on each release. Use `get_repository_status` to poll the indexing state from your shell scripts. This lets you automate downstream tasks that depend on a fully indexed codebase.

Manage MCP Server resources in shell

The `list_repositories` tool displays all currently indexed codebases in a clean list format. You can easily clean up old indexes by passing the repository names to `delete_repository` in a quick shell loop. This gives you complete control over your remote data footprint. It makes it easy to keep your workspace clean and manage your usage limits efficiently.

Setup guide

Set up Greptile MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see greptile-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Greptile transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Greptile tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http greptile-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Greptile MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greptile-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Greptile MCP in Claude Code

Yes. You can list your available indexes with `list_repositories` and then target specific ones using `query_codebase` directly from your terminal. This MCP setup handles multi-repo queries natively.

Run the command to invoke `get_greptile_usage`. The tool returns your exact request count and token limits directly to your standard output.

Yes. You can call `reindex_repository` through the terminal interface to update the index after a major git push.

Use `search_by_filepath` to narrow down your search to a single file. This is faster than querying the entire codebase when you know the file location.

Your code files and metadata are indexed in a secure, isolated container. The MCP Server communicates using encrypted endpoints, and you can purge all remote data instantly using `delete_repository`.

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