trace_type

MCP tool from Ontomics by EtienneChollet

Trace how a specific type propagates across files and call sites

How to use it

trace_type is exposed by the Ontomics MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the trace_type tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Ontomics

$claude mcp add -s user ontomics -- ontomics

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