Cross-platform persistent memory MCP for Codex, Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and other local MCP hosts. 36 cited neuroscience mechanisms, local-first SQLite/PostgreSQL, hybrid retrieval, decay-based consolidation, and reproducible benchmarks. Claude adds optional automatic lifecycle hooks.
Latest release v4.23.5 · 23 Sept 2026
2 files for Claude Code: Cortex, Cortex CLAUDE.md — 406 tokens loaded in every session.
CLAUDE.md A 406 tok .claude/settings.json A — These files are cdeust/Cortex's own configuration — they tell Claude Code how to work on this repository, so they are not mods to install elsewhere. Copy one as a starting point and replace the parts that are about this project.