ericbrown/project-context-mcp

Overview

An MCP server that lets Claude Code read project documentation stored in a .context/ directory. Developers reference specific docs with @ mentions, giving Claude immediate access to institutional knowledge and codebase conventions.

Best for

Best for
Teams using Claude Code who want to maintain a shared, discoverable project knowledge base.

Use cases

• Onboard new developers to a codebase by linking architectural decisions
• Provide Claude with up-to-date style guides and API conventions during code reviews
• Document project-specific patterns and best practices for consistent AI assistance

How to use

Install

pip install project-context-mcp

Tools exposed

• uvx

Tested with

Claude Code

Notes

An MCP server that lets Claude Code read project documentation stored in a .context/ directory. Developers reference specific docs with @ mentions, giving Claude immediate access to institutional knowledge and codebase conventions.

4 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-01-14. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Onboard new developers to a codebase by linking architectural decisions
• Provide Claude with up-to-date style guides and API conventions during code reviews
• Document project-specific patterns and best practices for consistent AI assistance

Pros

• Ties documentation directly to Claude’s context with minimal setup
• Open source and easy to self-host
• Encourages living documentation that stays close to the code

Cons

• Requires manual upkeep of the .context/ docs to stay accurate
• Only works with Claude Code, not other AI assistants
• Relies on MCP infrastructure which adds an extra integration step

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