How do I install contextual?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

Is contextual official?

No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

How is the trust score calculated?

This listing scores 50 (Fair). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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contextual MCP Server

Name: contextual MCP Server
Author: contextual-laboratories

Persistent memory for AI coding agents: local-first semantic search, dependency graphs, git history.

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Registrycontextual-laboratories

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextual-laboratories-contextual": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "contextual-engine"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONTEXTUAL_LOG_LEVEL": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Name	Required	Notes
CONTEXTUAL_LOG_LEVEL	No	Python logging level as an integer (e.g. 10=DEBUG, 20=INFO). Defaults to INFO.

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