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MCP server · by cortexapps

Databases stdio

The Cortex MCP Server

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Install

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pypi
uvx cortex-mcp

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add cortex -- uvx cortex-mcp

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

Official version check

Official · by cortexapps

Evidence ↗

Other community implementations

Independent, non-official implementations of the Cortex MCP server maintained by the community.

Cortex Memory Engine
★ 35
Cortex
★ 18
Cortex RMCP
★ 3
Cortex
★ 1
Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server
★ 1

Last verified: 2026-10-15 ｜ Sources: Verification basis ↗

GitHub

⭐ 8 stars · 最近更新于 21 天前 · MIT license

About this server

Distributed as stdio, listed under Databases. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Cortex?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Cortex free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/cortexapps/cortex-mcp. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support Cortex?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.

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