unblocked-tools-guide

Search and query tools serve different code analysis needs; search tools locate specific code patterns across repositories, while query tools retrieve structured issue tracking or documentation data based on specific parameters. The guide explains when to use each approach.

To map CLI subcommands to MCP tools, use the guide's CLI ↔ MCP tool mapping list. It helps you identify corresponding tool availability across different environments, ensuring consistent access whether using command line or MCP interfaces.

The preferred access policy for Unblocked tools is CLI first, then MCP, then stop. Following this order ensures effective tool selection and prevents unnecessary fallback attempts when performing code search, issue tracking, or document lookup tasks.

To choose the right tool for code search and issue tracking, evaluate your specific task and environment. The guide provides selection guidance based on whether you need code search, issue tracking, or documentation lookup capabilities.

Deprecated Unblocked tools can still be navigated using the guide's legacy-name mapping. This mapping helps users transition smoothly from old tool names to current equivalents for tasks like document lookup and code search.