Mcp Python Refactoring

by slamer59

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Educational Python refactoring assistant with guided suggestions for AI assistants

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Returns server capabilities and available analysis tools.

Returns: List of available tools: rope, radon, vulture, jedi, libcst, pyrefly, mccabe, complexipy

Code Quality Issues Detected:
- Functions over 20 lines (extract method opportunities)
- High cyclomatic complexity (>10) using McCabe analysis
- High cognitive complexity (>15) using Complexipy analysis
- Functions with too many parameters (>5)
- Dead/unused code (consolidated suggestions) via Vulture
- Low maintainability index (<20) using Radon metrics
- Type annotation problems detected by Pyrefly
- Large files (>500 lines) with module splitting recommendations
- Files with too many imports (>20) suggesting restructuring

Additional Analysis Tools:
- Security Analysis: Vulnerability detection and security best practices
- Performance Analysis: Bottleneck identification and optimization suggestions
- Type Hints: Missing type annotation detection
- Documentation: Docstring coverage and quality assessment

Professional Tools Used:
- Rope: Professional refactoring analysis and extract method detection
- Radon: Code complexity metrics (cyclomatic, maintainability index)
- Vulture: Dead code detection and unused import analysis
- Jedi: Semantic code analysis and variable tracking
- LibCST: Syntax tree manipulation for precise code analysis
- Pyrefly: Advanced type checking and quality analysis
- McCabe: Cyclomatic complexity measurement
- Complexipy: Advanced complexity analysis and cognitive complexity
- Built-in File Analysis: File size analysis and module splitting recommendations

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Mcp Python Refactoring

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Once all registries are live, users can discover via:
- MCP catalog - Official registry search
- Docker Desktop - MCP Toolkit integration
- Community lists - GitHub awesome lists
- Docker Hub - mcp/mcp-python-refactoring (with enhanced security)

RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
git \
&& rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -e .


uvx --from git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git python-refactor server

claude-code mcp add mcp-python-refactoring uvx --from git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git python-refactor server

After running this command, restart Claude Desktop and the Python refactoring tools will be available in your Claude conversations!

bash

git clone https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git
cd mcp-python-refactoring
uv sync

pip install -e .
python-refactor server

Fast analysis for immediate refactoring opportunities. Parameters: - content (required): Python file content Returns: Quick summary of long functions and parameter issues curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash bun install -g @modelcontextprotocol/sdk

client-name --mcp-server "python -m mcp_refactoring_assistant server"

pip install mcpo

For AI Coding Assistants:
- Provides structured JSON responses with refactoring opportunities
- Identifies long functions, high complexity code, and dead code
- Gives precise line numbers for extract method refactoring
- Uses professional tools for comprehensive analysis

For Developers:
- Get step-by-step refactoring instructions
- Maintain full control over code changes
- Learn refactoring patterns through guided practice
- Improve code quality systematically

python -c "
from src.mcp_refactoring_assistant.server import EnhancedRefactoringAnalyzer
analyzer = EnhancedRefactoringAnalyzer()
print('Analyzer working')
"
```

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp python refactoring": {
            "python-refactoring": {
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": [
                    "--from",
                    "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
                    "python-refactor",
                    "server"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "python-refactoring": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": [
            "--from",
            "git+https://github.com/slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring.git",
            "python-refactor",
            "server"
        ]
    }
}

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that analyzes Python code and provides guided refactoring suggestions without automatically modifying your code.

Keywords

python refactoring code-analysis mcp-server ai-assistant claude rope radon vulture jedi educational mentoring code-quality static-analysis complexity-analysis

This tool integrates with AI coding assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc.) to provide intelligent refactoring guidance. Instead of making automatic code changes, it gives you precise instructions on how to improve your Python code, acting as your refactoring mentor.

What This Tool Does

For Developers:
- Get step-by-step refactoring instructions
- Maintain full control over code changes
- Learn refactoring patterns through guided practice
- Improve code quality systematically

How It Differs

| Approach | This Tool | Traditional Refactoring Tools |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Integration | Works with any LLM/AI assistant | IDE-specific or standalone |
| Guidance | Step-by-step instructions with line numbers | Automatic changes only |
| Learning | Educational approach teaches patterns | No learning component |
| Control | Developer maintains full control | Tool makes all decisions |

Registry Submissions

This MCP server is available across the entire MCP ecosystem:

Official MCP Registry

Published and Live: registry.modelcontextprotocol.io - Server name: io.github.slamer59/mcp-python-refactoring - Discoverable by all MCP-compatible clients

🟡 Docker MCP Registry

Pull Request Submitted: docker/mcp-registry #207 - Will be available as mcp/mcp-python-refactoring on Docker Hub - Includes enhanced security: signatures, SBOM, provenance tracking - Integrated into Docker Desktop's MCP Toolkit

🟡 Awesome MCP Servers Lists

Community Curated Lists: - appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers #180 - Development Tools section - punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers #1321 - Code Execution section

📦 Installation Options

Once all registries are live, users can discover via: - MCP catalog - Official registry search - Docker Desktop - MCP Toolkit integration - Community lists - GitHub awesome lists - Docker Hub - mcp/mcp-python-refactoring (with enhanced security)

Docker Support

Using with Docker MCP Catalog

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Setting up with Highlight

From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

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What This Tool Does

How It Differs

Registry Submissions

Official MCP Registry

🟡 Docker MCP Registry

🟡 Awesome MCP Servers Lists

📦 Installation Options

Docker Support

Using with Docker MCP Catalog

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