Ctxfile MCP Server

Local-first MCP server that snapshots your project's working state into one context object. Open-core, privacy-first.

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What is the Ctxfile MCP Server?

Local-first MCP server that snapshots your project's working state into one context object. Open-core, privacy-first.

What you get

Website · Docs · Quickstart · Clients · The .ctxfile convention · Security

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Ctxfile MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ctxfile-594f67": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ctxfile"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Ctxfile to Secret.”
  • “Use Ctxfile to Snapshot.”
  • “Use Ctxfile to Threads.”

Frequently asked questions

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