NeuroStack MCP Server
by raphasouthallio.github.raphasouthall/neurostackv0.12.0
Token-efficient MCP memory for Markdown vaults. Tiered search, GraphRAG, AI memories.
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Active2d ago
Install NeuroStack MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add neurostack -- npx -y neurostackInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"neurostack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"neurostack"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"neurostack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"neurostack"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"neurostack": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"neurostack"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"neurostack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"neurostack"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEUROSTACK_VAULT_ROOT | — | — | Path to your Markdown vault (e.g. ~/brain, ~/notes) |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://mcp.neurostack.sh/mcp
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 2d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-07 · 2d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-24 · 15d ago · GitHub · v0.33.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-03-31 · 6mo ago · official registry · v0.12.0
FAQ
›How do I install the NeuroStack MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add neurostack -- npx -y neurostack. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does NeuroStack require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use NeuroStack as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is NeuroStack in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.raphasouthall/neurostack.
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