Local-first AI memory engine — 4-tier memory, people graph, Bayesian beliefs. Encrypted, 62µs.
To add Cortex Memory Engine to Claude, run the install command below. Restart Claude Code after adding it and its tools show up in your next conversation.
Install
docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/gambletan/cortex:v1.8.0What this does
Cortex Memory Engine exposes a set of tools to Claude over the Model Context Protocol. After you add it to claude_desktop_config.json (snippet above) and restart Claude Desktop, those tools become callable inside any conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Cortex Memory Engine?
The install section on this page carries the maker's install command for Cortex Memory Engine, as submitted. Restart your client afterwards and the tools appear in your next conversation.
Which clients work with Cortex Memory Engine?
This page carries setup and config for Claude Code. Any other MCP client that accepts a standard server config can connect to Cortex Memory Engine as well.
Does Cortex Memory Engine need an API key?
This listing does not ask for an API key or any environment variables.
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