Cortex
Rank #7,583io.github.VBlackJack/cortex
Local multi-client RAG server over the Model Context Protocol.
Cortex is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by VBlackJack. It ranks #7,583 of 115,460 servers tracked on MCP Toplist. Cortex is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jul 15, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 27, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 107,877 of 115,460 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use Cortex
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add cortex -e "CORTEX_KB_PATH=<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>" -- uvx cortex-local-rag serveReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.cortex]
command = "uvx"
args = ["cortex-local-rag", "serve"]
[mcp_servers.cortex.env]
CORTEX_KB_PATH = "<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cortex": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cortex-local-rag",
"serve"
],
"env": {
"CORTEX_KB_PATH": "<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cortex": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cortex-local-rag",
"serve"
],
"env": {
"CORTEX_KB_PATH": "<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"cortex": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cortex-local-rag",
"serve"
],
"env": {
"CORTEX_KB_PATH": "<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cortex": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cortex-local-rag",
"serve"
],
"env": {
"CORTEX_KB_PATH": "<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cortex": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cortex-local-rag",
"serve"
],
"env": {
"CORTEX_KB_PATH": "<your CORTEX_KB_PATH>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Listed on 2 registries
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View all VBlackJack servers →Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 2026.827.0 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 2026.808.0 | Aug 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Cortex?
- Cortex is maintained by VBlackJack, which publishes 3 MCP servers (13 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Cortex listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Cortex is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does Cortex have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Cortex, most recently published on Aug 27, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Cortex?
- The source code for Cortex is hosted at github.com/VBlackJack/Cortex.