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Code Explainer

lazymac2x/code-explainer-api

Built on Cloudflare Workers, this server gives Claude the ability to explain code snippets on demand. The repository is sparse on implementation details, but the setup suggests a straightforward REST API that takes code as input and returns human-readable explanations. You'd use this when you want Claude to break down unfamiliar syntax or logic without manually copying code into prompts. The streamable HTTP transport means it works with remote MCP setups. Given the minimal documentation and single commit history, expect a proof of concept rather than a battle-tested tool, though the Cloudflare Workers foundation means it should handle requests quickly and scale without fuss.

tools
6
transport
HTTP
last updated
May 16, 2026
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Install

From registry metadata
$ npx add-mcp https://api.lazy-mac.com/code-explainer/mcp --name code-explainer

Run in your terminal. add-mcp asks which agents to add it to (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and more). Add -g to install it for every project.

Review the command, arguments and environment values before installing. MCP servers run with your local permissions.

Other ways

Claude Code

$ claude mcp add --transport http code-explainer https://api.lazy-mac.com/code-explainer/mcp

Run in your terminal. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.

Tools

Verified live · 6 tools

Verified live against the running server on Nov 6, 2026.

detect_languageDetect the programming language of a code snippet. Returns the detected language and confidence level.1 params

Detect the programming language of a code snippet. Returns the detected language and confidence level.

Parameters* required
code*string
The code snippet to analyze
explain_codeGenerate a natural language explanation of a code snippet including structural analysis, features, and summary.2 params

Generate a natural language explanation of a code snippet including structural analysis, features, and summary.

Parameters* required
code*string
The code snippet to explain
languagestring
Programming language (optional, auto-detected if omitted)
generate_docstringGenerate JSDoc, Python docstring, Go godoc, or Rust doc comments for functions in the provided code.2 params

Generate JSDoc, Python docstring, Go godoc, or Rust doc comments for functions in the provided code.

Parameters* required
code*string
The code snippet containing functions to document
languagestring
Programming language (optional, auto-detected if omitted)
analyze_complexityAnalyze code complexity including cyclomatic complexity, cognitive complexity, nesting depth, and maintainability index.2 params

Analyze code complexity including cyclomatic complexity, cognitive complexity, nesting depth, and maintainability index.

Parameters* required
code*string
The code snippet to analyze
languagestring
Programming language (optional, auto-detected if omitted)
suggest_refactorGet prioritized refactoring suggestions for code quality improvements.2 params

Get prioritized refactoring suggestions for code quality improvements.

Parameters* required
code*string
The code snippet to review for refactoring opportunities
languagestring
Programming language (optional, auto-detected if omitted)
analyze_allRun all five analyses in one call: language detection, natural-language explanation, docstring generation, complexity metrics, and refactoring suggestions.2 params

Run all five analyses in one call: language detection, natural-language explanation, docstring generation, complexity metrics, and refactoring suggestions.

Parameters* required
code*string
The code snippet to analyze
languagestring
Programming language (optional, auto-detected if omitted)

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Details

Repository
github.com/lazymac2x/code-explainer-api
Category
Cloud & Infrastructure
Transport
HTTP
Registry
MCP registry, active
Tools verified
Nov 6, 2026

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