Cortex
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026; it has been in the index since 27 Aug 2026. How this is checked
Cortex is an open-source local RAG server that indexes documents and provides semantic search through the Model Context Protocol. It connects document retrieval to assistants such as Claude, Codex, and Gemini, and includes a Windows installer alongside Python-based installation.
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Overview
6 featuresPurpose: Searching personal documents semantically for relevant information without sending data to cloud services.
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Audience: developers and privacy-conscious AI assistant users
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Functions: rag, data_extraction
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Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)
Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: DESKTOP, CLI · deployment: cli, windows, self_hosted
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Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
In the RAG, search & retrieval space, Cortex takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on searching personal documents semantically for relevant information without sending data to cloud services. Inferred · not functionally tested: Cortex is an open-source project aimed at developers and privacy-conscious AI assistant users. Basis unknown · not verified: Cortex is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.
It is developed by VBlackJack. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are document indexing, semantic search, and local inference. Basis unknown · not verified: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Document indexing
- Semantic search
- Local inference
- MCP server
- Windows installer
- Python installation
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
- local_oss
- studio in the HTML
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
1What PulseGate has recorded for this listing
- Indexed27 Aug · 13:44 UTCio.github.VBlackJack/cortex seen via MCP Registry (official)Source: MCP Registry (official) · Open
Frequently asked questions about Cortex
- What is Cortex?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Cortex focuses on searching personal documents semantically for relevant information without sending data to cloud services. It is catalogued under RAG, search & retrieval on PulseGate.
- Who is Cortex for?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Cortex is an open-source project built for developers and privacy-conscious AI assistant users.
- Is Cortex free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Cortex is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
- What platforms does Cortex run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Cortex runs on the command line and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is Cortex still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026.
- Who develops Cortex?
- Cortex is developed by VBlackJack.
- Is Cortex open source?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Cortex is open source under the Open Source license.
- Does Cortex have an API or integrations?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Cortex exposes an MCP server.
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