CICADA
mcp-name: io.github.wende/cicada
Code Intelligence: Contextual Analysis, Discovery, and Attribution
Context compaction for AI code assistants – Give your AI structured, token-efficient access to 17+ languages including Elixir, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust, and more.
Up to 50% less waiting · Up to 70% less tokens · Up to 99% less explanations to do Tighter context = Better Quality
Quick Install · Security · Developers · AI Assistants · Docs
Why CICADA?
The core problem: AI code assistants waste context on blind searches. Grep dumps entire files when you only need a function signature, leaving less room for actual reasoning.
The Context Compaction Approach
Instead of raw text dumps, CICADA gives your AI structured, pre-indexed knowledge:
| Traditional Search | CICADA |
|---|---|
| Grep dumps entire files | Returns only signatures + call sites |
| Misses aliased imports | Tracks all reference types |
| No semantic understanding | Keyword search finds verify_credentials when you ask for "authentication" |
