Contextual Engine MCP Server
io.github.Contextual-Laboratories/contextualv1.0.2
Persistent memory for AI coding agents: local-first semantic search, dependency graphs, git history.
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Install Contextual Engine MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add contextual-engine -- uvx contextual-engineInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"contextual-engine": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"contextual-engine"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"contextual-engine": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"contextual-engine"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"contextual-engine": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"contextual-engine"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"contextual-engine": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"contextual-engine"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTEXTUAL_LOG_LEVEL | — | — | Python logging level as an integer (e.g. 10=DEBUG, 20=INFO). Defaults to INFO. |
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Registry entry updated
2026-09-07 · 32d ago · official registry · v1.0.2
FAQ
›How do I install the Contextual Engine MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add contextual-engine -- uvx contextual-engine. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Contextual Engine require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Contextual Engine as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Contextual Engine in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.Contextual-Laboratories/contextual.
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