AkashGoenka/coldstart
by Various
Self-maintaining and persistent codebase memory for AI coding agents — a deterministic AST index plus agent-written notes that flag themselves stale when the code changes. Works wi
MCP
AkashGoenka/coldstart
Added 3 Sept 2026
Overview
Coldstart provides persistent codebase memory for AI coding agents. It maintains a deterministic AST index and agent-written notes that automatically flag themselves stale when code changes. It integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex via MCP and CLI.
Best for
Best for
Developers using AI coding agents who need persistent codebase context.
Use cases
- Persist agent notes across sessions
- Automatically flag stale notes when code changes
- Integrate with Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex via MCP
How to use
Install
npm install -g @cstart/coldstartTested with
Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor
Notes
Coldstart provides persistent codebase memory for AI coding agents. It maintains a deterministic AST index and agent-written notes that automatically flag themselves stale when code changes. It integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex via MCP and CLI.
9 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-01. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Persist agent notes across sessions
- Automatically flag stale notes when code changes
- Integrate with Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex via MCP
Pros
- Deterministic AST index provides reliable code structure
- Self-maintaining notes reduce manual upkeep
- Works with multiple popular AI coding agents
Cons
- Low adoption (9 stars) suggests limited community validation
- Requires setup of MCP and CLI for each tool
- Agent-written notes may still be incomplete or biased
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Pros
- Deterministic AST index provides reliable code structure
- Self-maintaining notes reduce manual upkeep
- Works with multiple popular AI coding agents
Cons
- Low adoption (9 stars) suggests limited community validation
- Requires setup of MCP and CLI for each tool
- Agent-written notes may still be incomplete or biased
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