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r/ClaudeAI
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2026-04-30 13:11:07
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`Semble`: a local code-search `MCP` for `Claude Code` claiming **98% fewer tokens** than `grep+read`
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`Semble`: a local code-search `MCP` for `Claude Code` claiming **98% fewer tokens** than `grep+read`

An open-source post introduces Semble, a local MCP server for Claude Code that returns relevant code chunks instead of reading full files. For indie developers, the pitch is lower operating cost and better responsiveness on large repos, with claimed results of ~98% fewer tokens, ~250ms indexing, and ~1.5ms query latency on CPU.

[ KEY POINTS ]
  1. For solo builders using Claude Code on medium-to-large codebases, Semble targets a real pain point: token waste from grep, full-file reads, and extra agents.
  2. Its differentiation is a fully local setup with no API keys, no GPU, and an install path via claude mcp add semble -s user -- uvx --from "semble[mcp]" semble.
  3. If the benchmark claims hold, the main indie value is better cost-efficiency and faster code navigation without adding paid infrastructure, though the post relies on self-reported benchmark results.
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