masondelan/selvedge

Overview

Selvedge is an MCP server that records an AI agent's reasoning as it makes changes to a codebase, storing the rationale in a local SQLite database. It functions like a git blame for AI edits, capturing the why behind each modification without external dependencies.

Best for

Best for
Developers using AI coding agents who need to track and review the rationale behind automated changes.

Use cases

• Audit why an AI agent made a specific code change
• Trace the reasoning behind past AI-driven modifications
• Maintain a live log of agent decisions during development

How to use

Install

pip install "selvedge[semantic]" && selvedge index

Tools exposed

• log_change
• prior_attempts
• stale_decisions

Tested with

Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, ChatGPT

Notes

Selvedge is an MCP server that records an AI agent’s reasoning as it makes changes to a codebase, storing the rationale in a local SQLite database. It functions like a git blame for AI edits, capturing the why behind each modification without external dependencies.

8 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-26. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Audit why an AI agent made a specific code change
• Trace the reasoning behind past AI-driven modifications
• Maintain a live log of agent decisions during development

Pros

• Zero external dependencies, runs locally with SQLite
• Captures reasoning in real time as changes are made
• Provides a clear audit trail for AI-generated code

Cons

• Limited to MCP-compatible AI agents and workflows
• Requires manual setup to integrate with existing projects
• No built-in support for non-AI or manual code changes

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