Cogni Repo MCP Server

lookup_symbol returns file:line very quickly - grep takes 2–8 seconds. On Python repos ≥ 15K LOC, CogniRepo cuts AI coding agent token usage by 50–80% compared to raw file reads - benchmarked on Flask, FastAPI, Celery, and Ansible (1,800+ files). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Gemini CLI. Fully offline. No API keys required for indexing or any of the 35 MCP tools.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-24 · ★ 14 · #67 OF 194 MAINTAINED AUTOMATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Cogni Repo

before you install - you'll need

The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.

Claude Code

claude mcp add ashlesh-t-cognirepo -- uvx cognirepo

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ashlesh-t-cognirepo": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cognirepo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

pypi package cognirepo - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

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

03 · What Cogni Repo can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v2.3.0 · 2026-08-24

Highlights · COGNIREPO-401 - mood signal derivation. BehaviourTracker.derive_mood() -> {state, evidence, suggested_adaptation} from existing behaviour data only (error streaks, query velocity, edit momentum) - no new…

v0.3.0 · 2026-08-24

This release marks a significant milestone in CogniRepo’s evolution, transitioning from a single-repository indexing tool to a multi-repo knowledge infrastructure. v0.3.0 · introduces scoped discovery across…

v0.2.0 · 2026-08-24

## CogniRepo v0.2.0 · > Local cognitive infrastructure for AI agents - semantic memory, AST indexing, · > knowledge graph, and cross-repo context via MCP. · ### Highlights · #### 🔓 MIT License · Relicensed from…

04 · Who maintains Cogni Repo

CogniRepo is maintained by ashlesh-t. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Mar 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/ashlesh-t/cognirepo
category: automation - ranked #67 of 194 actively-maintained automation servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 10+ releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-24)
registry: io.github.ashlesh-t/cognirepo (active, first published 2026-06-14)
packages: pypi:cognirepo

06 · Cogni Repo FAQ

What is Cogni Repo?

Is Cogni Repo still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-24 and it shipped 10+ releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Cogni Repo?

Run `uvx cognirepo`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Cogni Repo run locally?

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

07 · Alternatives to Cogni Repo

Alternatives to Cogni Repo

Maintained automation servers if Cogni Repo isn't the fit.

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