How do I install the contextforge mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `CONTEXTFORGE_API_KEY`, `CONTEXTFORGE_API_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Contextforge MCP Server

Persistent memory MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.

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What is the Contextforge MCP Server?

Persistent memory MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.

What the server does

ContextForge MCP is an open-source MCP server that connects your AI coding assistants to long-term, searchable memory. Decisions, architecture notes, debugging context, and project knowledge stay available across every session — across every tool that supports MCP.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Contextforge MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextforge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "contextforge-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "CONTEXTFORGE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
CONTEXTFORGE_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
CONTEXTFORGE_API_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Contextforge to Cursor.”
“Use Contextforge to Collaboration.”
“Use Contextforge to Utility.”

Frequently asked questions

Persistent memory MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.