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Local-first MCP server that snapshots your project's working state into one context object. Open-core, privacy-first.

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ctxfile/ctxfile

Added 3 Sept 2026

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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

Clients listed in this record (not verified here)

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, ChatGPT

Notes

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

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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