Claudex MCP Server
by kunwar-shahio.github.kunwar-shah/claudexv1.3.4
Persistent memory and full-text search over Claude Code conversation history indexed into SQLite, with session summaries and a web UI for exploration.
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Slowing4mo ago
Install Claudex MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add claudex -- npx -y @kunwarshah/claudexInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"claudex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kunwarshah/claudex"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"claudex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kunwarshah/claudex"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"claudex": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kunwarshah/claudex"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"claudex": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kunwarshah/claudex"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT_ROOT | — | — | Path to Claude Code conversation log directory. Defaults to ~/.claude/projects. |
Freshness
Slowing — last maintenance signal 4mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-06-20 · 4mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-05-03 · 5mo ago · GitHub · v1.3.3
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-05-03 · 5mo ago · official registry · v1.3.4
FAQ
›How do I install the Claudex MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add claudex -- npx -y @kunwarshah/claudex. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Claudex require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Claudex as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Claudex in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.kunwar-shah/claudex.
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