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Claude Code Integration

Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI for Claude with native MCP support. This guide covers multiple ways to connect Snipara to Claude Code.

Recommended Integration

Claude Code has the best MCP integration and is the preferred way to use Snipara. Native HTTP transport means zero local installation required.

What You Get

43 MCP Tools

Full access to context queries, memory, search, planning, and team features directly from Claude Code.

Zero Install

HTTP transport means no local packages needed. Just add configuration and you're ready.

Auto Tool Selection

Claude automatically uses Snipara tools when relevant to your questions about code and documentation.

Quick Setup (One Command)

The fastest way to connect Snipara to Claude Code is using the claude mcp add command:

claude mcp add my-project \
 --transport http \
 --url "https://api.snipara.com/mcp/PROJECT_SLUG" \
 --header "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace the placeholders:

  • my-project - A name for this MCP server (use your project slug)
  • PROJECT_SLUG - Your project ID from the Snipara dashboard
  • YOUR_API_KEY - Your API key from the API Keys tab
Tip: Go to your project's Integrations tab to get a pre-filled command with your actual project ID and endpoint.

Manual Configuration

For more control, you can manually edit the Claude Code settings file at ~/.claude/settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-project": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://api.snipara.com/mcp/PROJECT_SLUG",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Verify Installation

After adding the server, verify it's configured correctly:

claude mcp list
my-project (http) - https://api.snipara.com/mcp/PROJECT_SLUG

Test the connection:

claude mcp test my-project
✓ Connection successful (45ms)
✓ 43 tools available

Using Snipara Tools

Once connected, Claude Code will automatically use Snipara tools when appropriate. You can also explicitly request them:

claude
Use rlm_ask to find how authentication works in this project
[Calling rlm_ask with question="How does authentication work?"]
Based on the documentation, authentication uses JWT tokens...

Available MCP Tools

Snipara provides 43 MCP tools organized by category. Here are the most commonly used:

Context Optimization

rlm_context_query

Full semantic search with token budgeting

rlm_ask

Quick query with predictable tokens (~2.5K)

rlm_search

Regex pattern search across docs

Agent Memory

rlm_remember

Store facts, decisions, learnings for later

rlm_recall

Semantically recall relevant memories

rlm_memories

List and browse stored memories

Planning & Multi-Query

rlm_plan

Generate execution plan for complex tasks

rlm_decompose

Break queries into sub-queries with deps

rlm_multi_query

Execute multiple queries in parallel

Session & Utility

rlm_inject

Set persistent session context

rlm_context

Show current session context

rlm_stats

Documentation statistics

rlm_sections

List all document sections

See the MCP Tools Reference for complete documentation of all 43 tools.

Multiple Projects

You can connect multiple Snipara projects to Claude Code:

claude mcp add frontend-docs --transport http --url ".../mcp/proj1" --header "..."
claude mcp add backend-docs --transport http --url ".../mcp/proj2" --header "..."
claude mcp add api-specs --transport http --url ".../mcp/proj3" --header "..."

Claude Code will intelligently route questions to the appropriate project based on context.

Using Environment Variables

For security, store your API key in an environment variable:

~/.zshrc or ~/.bashrc
export SNIPARA_API_KEY="rlm_your_api_key_here"

Then reference it in your configuration:

claude mcp add my-project \
 --transport http \
 --url "https://api.snipara.com/mcp/PROJECT_SLUG" \
 --header "X-API-Key: $SNIPARA_API_KEY"

Troubleshooting

"Server not found" error
  • Run claude mcp list to verify the server is added
  • Check the URL is correct and accessible
  • Try claude mcp remove my-project and add it again
Authentication errors (401)
  • Verify your API key is correct (no extra spaces)
  • Check the header format: X-API-Key: rlm_...
  • Ensure the API key hasn't expired
  • Try generating a new API key in the dashboard
Tools not being used by Claude
  • Use explicit prompts: "Use rlm_ask to..."
  • Check that documents are indexed in your project
  • Verify tools with claude mcp test my-project
Slow responses
  • Check your network connection
  • Large documentation sets may take longer to search
  • Use more specific queries for faster results

Claude Code Plugin

For an enhanced experience, install the Snipara Claude Code Plugin. The plugin adds 14 slash commands, 5 auto-invoked skills, and automation hooks on top of the MCP server integration.

14 Slash Commands

/snipara:lite-mode, /snipara:remember, /snipara:plan, and more.

5 Auto-Invoked Skills

Claude auto-queries docs, recalls context, and plans complex tasks.

RLM Runtime

Safe code execution in Docker with trajectory logging.

/plugin marketplace add Snipara/snipara-claude
/plugin install snipara@snipara-plugins
View Full Plugin Documentation

Next Steps

Claude Code Plugin

Slash commands, skills, and RLM Runtime integration.

MCP Tools Reference

Detailed documentation for all available tools.

RLM Runtime

Safe code execution with Docker isolation.

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