ContextLib MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ContextLib in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add contextlib -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/willykeenan/agentbrain-contextlib:0.1.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextlib": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/willykeenan/agentbrain-contextlib:0.1.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the ContextLib MCP server do?

A project's long-term memory as plain Markdown files, with an append-only, tamper-evident log.

Is the ContextLib 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 ContextLib run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add ContextLib to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add contextlib -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/willykeenan/agentbrain-contextlib:0.1.0

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