Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server

Name: Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server
Author: j0hanz

by j0hanzversion 1.11.0i★ 1iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.j0hanz/cortex-mcp

How to install

What it does

Multi-level reasoning MCP server with configurable depth levels

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Search & AI memory

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 1/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 13, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Done

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Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server

Steps for Claude →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Search & AI memory that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Context7✓ ChatGPT
AIHOT✓ ChatGPT
Sui Knowledge Base (kapa.ai)✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user cortex -- npx -y @j0hanz/cortex-mcp

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server listed as connected
Done
Try it
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Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
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Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server or shows a Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server tool in the answer, you are connected

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Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user cortex -- npx -y @j0hanz/cortex-mcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "cortex": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 1
Downloads per weeki: 56/wk
Licence i: No licence stated
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 1.11.0
Categoryi: Search & AI memory
Published to registryi: Mar 6, 2026
Code last changedi: Mar 6, 2026
Maker: j0hanz
Packages: npm: @j0hanz/cortex-mcp
Repo: j0hanz/cortex-mcp
Website: github.com
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 13, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account j0hanz, which owns the repo
! Caution
Still maintained
Code last changed 8 months ago, more than 6 months ago
✕ Fail
Has a licence
No licence file found in the repo
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

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Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

More stars than 76% of the other 6048 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 4% of the other 6048 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 7% of the other 6048 servers in this category

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Common questions

Is Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server safe?

It passed 1 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 8 months ago, and the latest version (1.11.0) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

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Cortex MCP

Multi-level reasoning MCP server with configurable depth levels, session-based state management, structured thought input, and real-time trace resources.

Overview

Cortex MCP is a stdio-only MCP server for stateful, depth-controlled reasoning. The runtime entrypoint in src/index.ts connects createServer() to StdioServerTransport, and the server surface in src/server.ts enables tools, prompts, completions, logging, and subscribable resources around a single session-based reasoning engine.

The live MCP surface confirmed by Inspector is 1 tool, 6 concrete resources, 4 resource templates, and 7 prompts. Sessions are stored in memory, exposed as MCP resources, and cleared on process restart.

Key Features

reasoning_think supports step-by-step sessions, run_to_completion batches, rollback, early conclusion, and structured observation / hypothesis / evaluation input.
Four depth levels are built into the engine: basic, normal, high, and expert, each with bounded thought ranges and token budgets.
Prompt helpers expose reasoning.basic, reasoning.normal, reasoning.high, reasoning.expert, reasoning.continue, reasoning.retry, and get-help.
Resource endpoints expose internal docs plus live session lists, per-session JSON views, full markdown traces, and individual thought documents.
Completions are wired for levels, session IDs, and thought names through completable() and resource-template completion hooks.

Requirements

Node.js >=24 for local npx or npm usage.
An MCP client that supports stdio transport.
Optional: Docker if you want to build or run the container image defined by Dockerfile.

Quick Start

Use this standard MCP client configuration:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

Client Configuration

Install in VS Code

Add to .vscode/mcp.json:

"servers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

Or install via CLI:

code --add-mcp '{"name":"cortex-mcp","command":"npx","args":["-y","@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"]}'

For more info, see VS Code MCP docs.

Install in VS Code Insiders

Add to .vscode/mcp.json:

"servers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

Or install via CLI:

code-insiders --add-mcp '{"name":"cortex-mcp","command":"npx","args":["-y","@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"]}'

For more info, see VS Code Insiders MCP docs.

Install in Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Cursor MCP docs.

Install in Visual Studio

Add to mcp.json (VS integrated):

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Visual Studio MCP docs.

Install in Goose

Add to Goose extension registry:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Goose MCP docs.

Install in LM Studio

Add to LM Studio MCP config:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see LM Studio MCP docs.

Install in Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Claude Desktop MCP docs.

Install in Claude Code

Add to Claude Code CLI:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

Or install via CLI:

claude mcp add cortex-mcp -- npx -y @j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest

For more info, see Claude Code MCP docs.

Install in Windsurf

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Windsurf MCP docs.

Install in Amp

Add to Amp MCP config:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

Or install via CLI:

amp mcp add cortex-mcp -- npx -y @j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest

For more info, see Amp MCP docs.

Install in Cline

Add to cline_mcp_settings.json:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Cline MCP docs.

Install in Codex CLI

Add to ~/.codex/config.yaml or codex CLI:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Codex CLI MCP docs.

Install in GitHub Copilot

Add to .vscode/mcp.json:

"servers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see GitHub Copilot MCP docs.

Install in Warp

Add to Warp MCP config:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Warp MCP docs.

Install in Kiro

Add to .kiro/settings/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Kiro MCP docs.

Install in Gemini CLI

Add to ~/.gemini/settings.json:

"mcpServers": { "cortex-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } }

For more info, see Gemini CLI MCP docs.

Install in Zed

Add to ~/.config/zed/settings.json:

"context_servers": { "cortex-mcp": { "settings": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@j0hanz/cortex-mcp@latest"] } } } }

For more info, see Zed MCP docs.

Install in Augment

Add to VS Code settings.json:

Add to your VS Code settings.json under augment.advanced.

"augment.advanced": { "mcpServers": [ { "id": "cortex-mcp", "c

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Cortex MCP — Multi-Level Reasoning Server

What it does

Install

Install Node.js

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

Common questions

Others in the same category

Context7

Codebase Memory

Ruflo

README from the maker

Cortex MCP

Overview

Key Features

Requirements

Quick Start

Client Configuration