Our verdict
We have not reviewed 8b-is/smart-tree yet
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From the listing
About 8b-is/smart-tree
A Rust-based developer tool that replaces multiple command-line utilities with a context-aware, AI-assisted interface. It combines semantic search, AST-smart code editing, and partnership memory to enhance project navigation and manipulation.
Best for
Developers who want an all-in-one, context-aware command-line tool with AI-assisted code understanding
Use cases
- Browsing file trees with semantic search queries
- Editing source code with AST-aware transformations
- Leveraging partnership memory for repeated project patterns
Notes
249 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-28. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Rust implementation ensures fast performance and memory safety
- 249 GitHub stars indicate growing community interest
- Unifies multiple tools into a single cohesive interface
Cons
- Relies on hype-driven description without concrete documented features
- Requires trust in proprietary 'MEM8 quantum compression' terminology
- Potential learning curve due to abstract tool-switching model
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 29
- GitHub stars
- 271
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 77.1
- Open issues
- 0
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 0
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/8b-is/smart-tree/main/scripts/install.sh | bashTools exposed
st
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop, Claude Code
Example client config
{
"mcpServers": {
"smart-tree": {
"command": [
"st",
"--mcp-server"
],
"transport": "stdio"
}
}
}Install
Add 8b-is/smart-tree to your client
No install recipe yet. We write one for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and ChatGPT when the server is in the official MCP registry with a package or remote address we can use.
Until then, follow the project's own README, or the setup the listing publishes under How to set it up.
Works with
What 8b-is/smart-tree connects to
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Health and security
Is 8b-is/smart-tree looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
45 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 0 of 15 | 0 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 0 of 20 | First reply in 77.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | 0 of 20 | Community server |
Alternatives
Alternatives to 8b-is/smart-tree
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| oraios/serenaThis is an alternative to it | MCP server | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubRegistry
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Changelog
What changed
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