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From the listing
About depwire/depwire
Depwire is a TypeScript tool that provides a context layer for AI-assisted refactoring by analyzing and exposing dependency relationships in codebases. It helps developers understand how modules connect before making changes.
Best for
Developers refactoring complex TypeScript codebases who want to give AI tools better dependency awareness
Use cases
- Map dependency graphs before refactoring large codebases
- Identify hidden coupling between modules during code review
- Generate structured context for AI coding assistants
Notes
42 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-28.
Pros
- Fills a gap in AI tooling by providing explicit dependency context
- Lightweight TypeScript implementation with low overhead
- Open source with a clear, focused purpose
Cons
- Small community with only 42 stars, limited support
- May require manual setup for non-standard project structures
- No built-in integration with popular IDEs or AI assistants
Key facts
What we have checked
Not checked yet. Dated facts such as prices, releases and repository activity appear here once we have confirmed them from a source.
How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
npm install -g depwire-cliTools exposed
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Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, VS Code
Install
Add depwire/depwire to your client
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Claude Code
Config checkedRun in your terminal (runs on your computer)
claude mcp add --transport stdio depwire-depwire -- npx -y depwire-cli@1.28.2 mcpClaude Desktop
Config checkedAdd to claude_desktop_config.json (runs on your computer)
{
"mcpServers": {
"depwire-depwire": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"depwire-cli@1.28.2",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Config checkedAdd to .cursor/mcp.json (runs on your computer)
{
"mcpServers": {
"depwire-depwire": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"depwire-cli@1.28.2",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Config checkedAdd to .vscode/mcp.json (runs on your computer)
{
"servers": {
"depwire-depwire": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"depwire-cli@1.28.2",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}Codex
Config checkedAdd to ~/.codex/config.toml (runs on your computer)
[mcp_servers.depwire-depwire]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "depwire-cli@1.28.2", "mcp"]- ChatGPT: ChatGPT connects only to remote servers that need no API key.
Recipes come from the server's entry in the official MCP registry. Check the package name before you run it, and keep keys out of shared files.
Works with
What depwire/depwire connects to
5 clients, each with how we know and when we checked.
| Works with | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.28.2Config checked | Claude Code docs |
| Claude Desktop | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.28.2Config checked | Claude Desktop docs |
| Cursor | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.28.2Config checked | Cursor docs |
| VS Code | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.28.2Config checked | VS Code docs |
| Codex | Client | Install recipe matches the client's documented formatRuns locally, version 1.28.2Config checked | Codex docs |
Alternatives
Alternatives to depwire/depwire
| 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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