ctxfile/ctxfile

Overview

Local-first MCP server that snapshots a project's working state into a single context object for AI assistants. Runs locally with TypeScript to keep data private. Open-core: core features are free, advanced options are paid.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want privacy-preserving AI context for their projects

Use cases

• Provide an AI agent with a compact project context snapshot
• Share current project state across MCP-compatible AI tools
• Keep project data local for privacy-sensitive development workflows

How to use

Install

claude mcp add ctxfile -- npx -y ctxfile

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, ChatGPT

Notes

Local-first MCP server that snapshots a project’s working state into a single context object for AI assistants. Runs locally with TypeScript to keep data private. Open-core: core features are free, advanced options are paid.

4 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-08-08. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Provide an AI agent with a compact project context snapshot
• Share current project state across MCP-compatible AI tools
• Keep project data local for privacy-sensitive development workflows

Pros

• Local-first design keeps data on your machine
• Uses standard MCP protocol for broad integration
• Open-core model lets you start without cost

Cons

• Snapshots can go stale as the project changes
• Requires an MCP-compatible client to be useful
• Advanced features may need a paid license

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