CogZ MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install CogZ in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cogz -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/balaianu/cogz:0.6.6

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cogz": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/balaianu/cogz:0.6.6"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the CogZ MCP server do?

Local-first engineering cognition for AI coding agents — persistent memory over your codebase.

Is the CogZ 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 CogZ run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add CogZ to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cogz -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/balaianu/cogz:0.6.6

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