Elephia MCP Server
by elephiaio.github.elephia/elephiav0.2.0
Git for your AI's context: local-first, deterministic memory over MCP. An elephant never forgets.
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Install Elephia MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add elephia -- uvx elephia serveInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"elephia": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elephia",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"elephia": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elephia",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"elephia": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elephia",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"elephia": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"elephia",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEPHIA_DIR | — | — | Path to the context store directory (default: nearest .elephia/, else ~/.elephia/store; a legacy CONTEXTGIT_DIR or .contextgit/ store is still honored) |
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-06-17 · 4mo ago · official registry · v0.2.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Elephia MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add elephia -- uvx elephia serve. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Elephia require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Elephia as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Elephia in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.elephia/elephia.
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