morph-search▌
parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 · updated Apr 8, 2026
Fast, AI-powered codebase search using WarpGrep. 20x faster than traditional grep.
Morph Codebase Search
Fast, AI-powered codebase search using WarpGrep. 20x faster than traditional grep.
When to Use
- Search codebase for patterns, function names, variables
- Find code across large codebases quickly
- Edit files programmatically
Usage
Search for code patterns
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_search.py \
--search "authentication" --path "."
Search with regex
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_search.py \
--search "def.*login" --path "./src"
Edit a file
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_search.py \
--edit "/path/to/file.py" --content "new content"
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
--search |
Search query/pattern |
--path |
Directory to search (default: .) |
--edit |
File path to edit |
--content |
New content for file (use with --edit) |
Examples
# Find all async functions
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_search.py \
--search "async def" --path "./src"
# Search for imports
uv run python -m runtime.harness scripts/mcp/morph_search.py \
--search "from fastapi import" --path "."
vs ast-grep
| Tool | Best For |
|---|---|
| morph/warpgrep | Fast text/regex search (20x faster) |
| ast-grep | Structural code search (understands syntax) |
MCP Server Required
Requires morph server in mcp_config.json with MORPH_API_KEY.
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★33 reviews- ★★★★★Tariq Zhang· Dec 28, 2024
I recommend morph-search for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Aanya Jackson· Dec 24, 2024
Useful defaults in morph-search — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Kabir Tandon· Nov 19, 2024
Keeps context tight: morph-search is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Layla Yang· Nov 15, 2024
morph-search is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Li Jain· Nov 3, 2024
Useful defaults in morph-search — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Tariq Yang· Oct 22, 2024
I recommend morph-search for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Zara Zhang· Oct 10, 2024
morph-search is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Layla Martin· Oct 6, 2024
Keeps context tight: morph-search is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Aditi Brown· Sep 25, 2024
morph-search reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Sophia Lopez· Sep 25, 2024
morph-search has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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