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Cognee MCP server

topoteretes/cognee/cognee-mcp

Memory manager for AI apps and agents using graph and vector stores, with ingestion from many data sources.

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Install Cognee in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add cognee -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cognee MCP server do?

Memory manager for AI apps and agents using graph and vector stores, with ingestion from many data sources.

Is the Cognee MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Cognee run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Cognee to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/topoteretes/cognee/tree/dev/cognee-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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