Intelligent contextual memory MCP server for developers
npm install contextforge-mcpIntelligent contextual memory system for AI-powered development. Store and retrieve knowledge across conversations, perfect for Claude Desktop and Claude Code.
``bash`
npm install -g contextforge-mcp
1. Go to contextforge.dev
2. Sign up for a free account
3. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
4. Click "Generate API Key"
5. Copy your key (starts with cf_)
#### For Claude Desktop
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
`json`
{
"mcpServers": {
"contextforge": {
"command": "contextforge-mcp",
"env": {
"CONTEXTFORGE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
Restart Claude Desktop and start using your memory!
#### For Claude Code (CLI)
`bash`
claude mcp add contextforge \
-e CONTEXTFORGE_API_KEY=your-api-key-here \
-- contextforge-mcp
Restart Claude Code and use /mcp to verify it's connected.
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ContextForge provides 3 types of functionality: Knowledge Management, GitHub Integration, and Issue Tracking.
Store, search, and organize your knowledge.
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| memory_ingest | Save knowledge to memory | "Save this: our API uses JWT tokens" |memory_query
| | Search your knowledge | "How do we handle authentication?" |memory_list_items
| | List all stored items | "Show my saved items" |memory_delete
| | Remove specific items | "Delete the item about old API" |memory_ingest_batch
| | Save multiple items at once | "Save these 5 code snippets" |memory_delete_batch
| | Delete items by filter | "Delete all items tagged 'draft'" |
Organize your knowledge into workspaces.
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| memory_list_spaces | List your spaces | "List my spaces" |memory_create_space
| | Create a new space | "Create a space called Backend API" |memory_delete_space
| | Delete a space | "Delete the old-project space" |memory_move_space
| | Move space to project | "Move API space to Mobile project" |memory_list_projects
| | List your projects | "Show my projects" |memory_create_project
| | Create a new project | "Create project E-commerce App" |memory_delete_project
| | Delete a project | "Delete the test project" |memory_link_project
| | Link directory to project | "Link this folder to my project" |memory_unlink_project
| | Unlink directory | "Unlink this folder" |memory_current_project
| | Show linked project | "What project is linked here?" |
Automatically sync commits and PRs from your repositories.
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| memory_git_connect | Connect a GitHub repo | "Connect github.com/user/repo" |memory_git_list
| | List connected repos | "Show my connected repos" |memory_git_activate
| | Activate/deactivate webhook | "Activate the webhook" |memory_git_sync
| | Import existing history | "Sync last 50 commits" |memory_git_commits
| | List synced commits | "Show my recent commits" |memory_git_prs
| | List synced PRs | "Show merged PRs this week" |memory_git_disconnect
| | Disconnect a repo | "Disconnect the old repo" |
Track tasks and collaborate with your team.
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| issues_list | List your issues | "What's pending?" |issues_create
| | Create a new issue | "Create issue: Fix login bug" |issues_start
| | Mark as in progress | "Start working on abc123" |issues_resolve
| | Mark as resolved | "Mark issue abc123 as done" |issues_resolve_by_name
| | Resolve by title | "Resolve the login bug issue" |issues_assign
| | Assign to collaborator | "Assign issue to john@example.com" |issues_what_next
| | Get recommendation | "What should I work on next?" |
Share projects and work with your team.
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| project_share | Share project by email | "Share project with alice@company.com" |collaborators_list
| | List collaborators | "Who has access to this project?" |
Backup and export your knowledge.
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| memory_snapshot_create | Create a backup | "Create snapshot before refactoring" |memory_snapshot_list
| | List all snapshots | "Show my backups" |memory_snapshot_restore
| | Restore from backup | "Restore from yesterday's snapshot" |memory_snapshot_delete
| | Delete a snapshot | "Delete old snapshot" |memory_export
| | Export to JSON/MD/CSV | "Export my API space to markdown" |memory_import
| | Import from file | "Import these notes" |
| Tool | Description | Example |
|------|-------------|---------|
| memory_stats | View usage statistics | "Show my memory stats" |memory_relate
| | Link two items | "Link these two items" |memory_help
| | Show help | "How do I use ContextForge?" |
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You don't need to memorize commands. Just talk naturally:
`Knowledge
"Save this: we use PostgreSQL for the main database"
"What database do we use?"
"List my spaces"
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Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
|
| Yes | Your API key from the dashboard |
| CONTEXTFORGE_DEFAULT_SPACE` | No | Default space for operations |---
Manage your memories visually at contextforge.dev
- View and organize your knowledge
- Search and filter memories
- Manage API keys
- Track issues and collaborate
- Export and backup data
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- Documentation
- Report Issues
- Questions? Email: support@contextforge.app
MIT
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Built with love by Alfredo Izquierdo