epicsagas/alcove

Overview

Alcove is an MCP server that gives AI coding agents on-demand access to private project documentation. It combines BM25 and vector hybrid search for precise retrieval and uses tree-sitter to index codebase structure. Policy enforcement helps maintain documentation consistency.

Best for

Best for
Teams using MCP-based AI agents who need secure, structured access to private project documentation

Use cases

• Retrieving relevant project docs for AI agents during code generation or review
• Indexing private codebases so agents understand project structure and naming conventions
• Enforcing documentation policies across shared project repositories

How to use

Tools exposed

• brew
• curl
• powershell
• cargo

Tested with

Claude Code, Codex CLI, Antigravity (Gemini CLI)

Notes

Alcove is an MCP server that gives AI coding agents on-demand access to private project documentation. It combines BM25 and vector hybrid search for precise retrieval and uses tree-sitter to index codebase structure. Policy enforcement helps maintain documentation consistency.

9 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Retrieving relevant project docs for AI agents during code generation or review
• Indexing private codebases so agents understand project structure and naming conventions
• Enforcing documentation policies across shared project repositories

Pros

• Hybrid BM25+vector search improves retrieval accuracy over pure keyword or vector methods
• Tree-sitter indexing enables agents to interpret code structure rather than just strings
• Policy enforcement helps keep documentation aligned with project standards

Cons

• Very early-stage project with only 9 stars, indicating limited community and support
• Requires an MCP-compatible AI agent ecosystem to function
• Setup and maintenance may demand familiarity with Rust tooling

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