Smart Context MCP

MCP server that reduces AI agent token usage by up to 90% through intelligent context compression (measured on this project). It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting productivity tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-06-11 · ★ 4 · #62 OF 139 MAINTAINED PRODUCTIVITY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · JavaScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Smart Context MCP

Claude Code

claude mcp add arrayo-smart-context-mcp -- npx -y smart-context-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arrayo-smart-context-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "smart-context-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package smart-context-mcp - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

registry namespace io.github.Arrayo is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Smart Context MCP

smart-context-mcp is maintained by arrayo. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Mar 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/arrayo/smart-context-mcp
category: productivity - ranked #62 of 139 actively-maintained productivity servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.Arrayo/smart-context-mcp (active, first published 2026-04-15 · 16 versions)
packages: npm:smart-context-mcp

05 · Smart Context MCP FAQ

What is Smart Context MCP?

MCP server that reduces AI agent token usage by up to 90% through intelligent context compression (measured on this project). It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Smart Context MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-06-11. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Smart Context MCP?

Run `npx -y smart-context-mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Smart Context MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Smart Context MCP

Alternatives to Smart Context MCP

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