We built an MCP server that lets AI call the Understand API instead of guessing about code. This article walks through the design choices, implementation, and setup required to make that work in practice.
Author: Natasha Stander
Engineer versus AI Script Writing Contest
Abstract: a comparison of writing a plugin script by hand versus using AI. After immense pressure, I try using Cursor to write a plugin script to list the nodes and edges in a Shared Tasks Graph. Using AI turned out to be a bit faster and was a lot less painful than I’d imagined.
Variable Impact
How do you know what a variable impacts? This article shows some existing graphs that answer part of the question and introduces two new graph plugins.
Spaghetti Calls
This article introduces a new “Calls & Called By – Internal with Objects” graph that visualizes how functions and objects interact within a class or file. By combining call relationships with size, complexity, and usage-based metrics, the graph highlights natural clusters and structural insights.
Following Parameter References across an Inheritance Tree
Abstract: I wanted to see if a parameter in a pure virtual function was ever used in any of the implementations. Learn how to do it. Is this parameter dead? It’s probably…
Spice Up Your Code Metrics with Interactive Reports
Understand 7.0’s new Interactive Reports transform raw code metrics into insightful and engaging visualizations, offering customization options to tailor the analysis to your specific needs and reveal the true story behind your code.
Hersteller Initiative Software (HIS) Metrics
Unlock the power of HIS metrics in Understand and ensure your code is robust, maintainable, and bug-free with this comprehensive guide to utilizing these essential code quality measures.
CodeCheck in Understand 7.0
Understand 7.0 introduces a significantly improved CodeCheck with tighter integration, powerful reporting features, and the ability to manage multiple inspections. This allows for better analysis of code quality over time, including trend analysis and accurate baselining comparisons. New interactive reports and a dedicated web dashboard provide enhanced visualizations and insights into code health, streamlining the identification and tracking of violations.
Custom Charts in Understand 7.0
Understand 7.0 makes it easier for users to create custom charts. With new tools and a redesigned Plugin Manager, developers can change existing charts or make new ones to fit their needs. This gives users more flexibility when analyzing and presenting their code.
Interactive Reports in Understand 7.0
Understand 7.0 introduces powerful new features to Interactive Reports (IReports), enabling users to generate dynamic reports with tables, charts, and customizable formatting. These enhancements streamline workflow and allow for easy sharing of reports via HTML and PDF exports.