clangaroo

Clangaroo is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide fast C++ code intelligence for large language models (LLMs). By leveraging advanced parsing techniques, it enhances the ability of LLMs to understand and generate C++ code, making it an invaluable tool for developers working in AI-assisted programming environments.

Once connected to the Clangaroo server, you can interact with it by sending queries related to C++ code analysis and generation. Although specific tools are not documented, you can expect to perform queries that request code completions, syntax suggestions, or semantic analysis. For optimal results, provide clear and concise prompts that specify the context or the larger codebase you are working with.

Prerequisites

Before installing Clangaroo, ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. You can check your Node.js version by running:

node -v

Option A: Quick Start with npx

For a quick start without a full installation, you can use npx to run Clangaroo directly:

npx -y clangaroo

Option B: Global Install Alternative

If you'd prefer to install Clangaroo globally, use the following command:

npm install -g clangaroo

When configuring Clangaroo, ensure that your environment variables are set correctly, particularly those related to any external libraries or dependencies required for C++ parsing. A common issue developers face is related to mismatched Node.js versions, so make sure you are using a compatible version to avoid runtime errors.