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Code Search
What it is
Code Search is a self-hosted platform for finding and changing code across repositories, including batch work through its command-line interface. Zoekt powers sub-second searches across repositories, while SCIP features support definition navigation, reference lookup, and symbol search. Teams can apply replacements across multiple repositories and have the platform create branches and merge requests. A built-in MCP server connects AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor for code search, browsing, and navigation. Supported code hosts include GitHub, GitHub Enterprise Server, GitLab, self-hosted GitLab, Gitea, and Bitbucket Cloud and Server. Installation options include Docker, source builds, Kubernetes, and Helm. The maker says code and data stay on customer servers and the application does not send telemetry or usage data back. The free Community plan costs nothing and includes unlimited users. Enterprise adds OIDC single sign-on, repository permissions, audit logging, and priority support; its price is available on request. The project uses the Apache License 2.0.
For and against
For
- Searches repositories with Zoekt-powered sub-second results.
- Batch replacements can create branches and merge requests.
- SCIP supports definitions, references, and symbol search.
- Free Community plan includes unlimited users.
Against
- Enterprise pricing is available on request.
- Enterprise-only access controls include OIDC SSO and repository permissions.
The verdict
Code Search brings repository-wide search, batch replacement, code navigation, and AI assistant connections into a self-hosted setup. The free Community plan includes unlimited users; Enterprise adds access controls, audit logs, and priority support at a price available on request.
Who it suits
Code Search suits organizations that need to search and modify code across hundreds or thousands of repositories and want to self-host. It also fits teams using supported code hosts and AI assistants for code navigation.
Plans and prices
Community
Unlimited users · Full-text code search · Find and replace across repositories · CLI and MCP server
Read 28 Sep 2026 · code-search.techquests.dev
Enterprise
Everything in Community · OIDC SSO · RBAC · Audit logging
Read 28 Sep 2026 · code-search.techquests.dev
On the record
- AI integration
- A built-in MCP server connects AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor for code search, browsing, and navigation.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Audit logging
- Enterprise audit logging records searches, file access, and replace operations.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Bulk changes
- It can find and replace across multiple repositories and automatically create branches and merge requests.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Code hosts
- Supported code hosts include GitHub, GitHub Enterprise Server, GitLab, self-hosted GitLab, Gitea, and Bitbucket Cloud and Server.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Code intelligence
- SCIP-powered features include go-to-definition, find-references, and symbol search.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- Installation options include Docker, source builds, Kubernetes, and Helm.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Enterprise access controls
- Enterprise adds OIDC single sign-on and role-based repository permissions using glob patterns.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The product is described as designed for organizations that search and change code across hundreds or thousands of repositories and want to self-host.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under Apache License 2.0.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The self-hosted application does not send telemetry or usage data back to the maker, and the site says code and data stay on the customer's servers.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Code Search is a self-hosted code search and replace platform with CLI support for batch operations across repositories.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Search
- It uses Zoekt for sub-second search across all repositories.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- Community support is available through GitHub Issues, while Enterprise includes priority support.code-search.techquests.dev · read 28 Sep 2026
