Using Cora Code with Claude Desktop via MCP: A Practical Guide

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the standard for connecting AI assistants to local tools. Cora Code ships a built-in MCP server that exposes 15 tools for code intelligence and review. Here is how to connect it to Claude Desktop and what you can do once it is running.

What is MCP?

MCP lets AI models like Claude call local tools through a standardized protocol. Instead of pasting code into a chat window, Claude can directly search your codebase, trace call graphs, run reviews, and analyze impact — all through the Cora Code binary running on your machine.

Setup

Add the Cora MCP server to your Claude Desktop configuration. The config file is typically at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or the equivalent path on your platform.