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OpenContext

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 30 Aug 2026. How this is checked

OpenContext is an open-source MCP server that gives AI coding agents persistent, project-local memory. It stores durable rules and decisions as human-readable Markdown files in an .opencontext directory, allowing agents and developers to reuse project context across sessions without cloud storage.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITWebCLISelf-hosted
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3stars
1fork
8features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Preventing AI coding agents from forgetting project decisions, conventions, and architecture between sessions.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers using AI coding agents

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: agents

Inferred · not functionally tested

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: MIT · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cli, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: opencntx.dev · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

OpenContext sits in PulseGate's Memory & skills category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on preventing AI coding agents from forgetting project decisions, conventions, and architecture between sessions. Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenContext is an open-source project aimed at developers using AI coding agents. Basis unknown · not verified: OpenContext is open source under the MIT license. Basis unknown · not verified: OpenContext is available on the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind OpenContext is OpenContext, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 8 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include persistent memory, project-local storage, and markdown rules. The interface is available in German and English. 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

  • Persistent memory
  • Project-local storage
  • Markdown rules
  • MCP server
  • Zero configuration
  • Agent workflows

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
project-local-memorycoding-agent-contextmarkdown-memorymcp-serverzero-config
AI capabilities
TextCode
Inference: Local

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
Next.js
Hosting
Vercel
AI providers
anthropic
Connectors
MCPgithub
Runs on
BrowserCLISelf-hosted
Detected from
Next.js
x-nextjs-prerender header · /_next/static/ in the HTML · __next_f in the HTML
Vercel
x-vercel-id header · x-vercel-cache header

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 3Active maintenanceMulti-language
Legal
Privacy Policy

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed30 Aug · 01:11 UTC
    OpenContext – Persistent, project-local memory for AI coding agents via MCP seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about OpenContext

What does OpenContext do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenContext focuses on preventing AI coding agents from forgetting project decisions, conventions, and architecture between sessions. It is catalogued under Memory & skills on PulseGate.
Who should use OpenContext?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenContext is an open-source project built for developers using AI coding agents.
Does OpenContext have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — OpenContext is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does OpenContext run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: OpenContext runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is OpenContext still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 8 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to OpenContext?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include OpenChronicle MCP, OmniMem, and contextl-mcp.OpenChronicle MCPOmniMemcontextl-mcp
Who makes OpenContext?
OpenContext is developed by OpenContext.
When did OpenContext launch?
OpenContext first shipped in 2026.

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