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Agent Integrations

codescout works with any MCP-capable coding agent. Once registered as an MCP server, codescout’s system prompt injects automatically into every session, giving the agent tool selection rules and iron laws for code navigation.

Feature comparison

FeatureClaude CodeGitHub CopilotCursor
MCP protocolstdiostdiostdio
System prompt injectionAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Tool enforcement (routing plugin)Plugin with hooksCopilot Skill guidanceCursor Rules guidance
Workspace supportFullFullFull
OnboardingAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Guides

AgentGuide
Claude CodeClaude Code — primary integration with routing plugin enforcement
GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot — VS Code extension with Skills-based guidance
CursorCursor — Cursor Rules-based guidance