How do I install the cortex 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 `CORTEX_SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN`, `OPENAI_API_KEY`, `CORTEX_TOKEN` 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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Cortex MCP Server

Local-first knowledge graph that watches your project files, extracts entities and relationships via LLMs, and lets you query across projects in

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What is the Cortex MCP Server?

Local-first knowledge graph that watches your project files, extracts entities and relationships via LLMs, and lets you query across projects in natural language.

What you get

You work on multiple projects. Decisions, patterns, and context are scattered across hundreds of files. You forget what you decided three months ago. You re-solve problems you already solved in another repo.

Built by GZOO — an AI-powered business automation platform.

Configuration and credentials

Node.js 20+ - LLM API key for cloud modes — Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Groq, or any OpenAI-compatible provider - Ollama — only for hybrid, local-first, or local-only modes (install)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Cortex MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@gzoo/cortex"],
      "env": {
        "CORTEX_SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "CORTEX_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js 20+ - LLM API key for cloud modes — Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Groq, or any OpenAI-compatible provider - Ollama — only for hybrid, local-first, or local-only modes (install)

Variable	Description	Required
CORTEX_SERVER_AUTH_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
OPENAI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
CORTEX_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Frequently asked questions

Local-first knowledge graph that watches your project files, extracts entities and relationships via LLMs, and lets you query across projects in natural language. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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