Install Context First in Claude Code
claude mcp add context-first -- npx -y context-first-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"context-first": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"context-first-mcp"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What does the Context First MCP server do?
Session memory with tiered storage, context health monitoring, reasoning quality checks and truthfulness verification.
Is the Context First MCP server free?
The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does Context First run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Context First to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add context-first -- npx -y context-first-mcp
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