ContextStream MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ContextStream in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http contextstream https://mcp.contextstream.io/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextstream": {
      "url": "https://mcp.contextstream.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ContextStream MCP server do?

Shared project context for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and Grok. Intelligence isn’t the bottleneck. Context is.

Is the ContextStream 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 ContextStream run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add ContextStream to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http contextstream https://mcp.contextstream.io/mcp

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