CogniRepo MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install CogniRepo in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cognirepo -- uvx cognirepo

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cognirepo": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cognirepo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the CogniRepo MCP server do?

Persistent memory and codebase context for coding agents: FAISS vector store, AST symbol index, knowledge graph, episodic journal and cross-agent handoff.

Is the CogniRepo 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 CogniRepo run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add CogniRepo to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cognirepo -- uvx cognirepo

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