Tilde MCP Server

tilde is a privacy-first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as the universal memory and profile layer for AI Agents. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-01-10 · ★ 4 · #26 OF 34 MAINTAINED FILESYSTEM · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Tilde

before you install - you'll need

Set TILDE_STORAGE, GOOGLE_API_KEY before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add topskychen-tilde -- npx -y tilde-ai

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "topskychen-tilde": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tilde-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package tilde-ai - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

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

03 · Who maintains Tilde

tilde is maintained by topskychen. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jan 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/topskychen/tilde
category: filesystem - ranked #26 of 34 actively-maintained filesystem servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.topskychen/tilde (active, first published 2026-01-10)
packages: npm:tilde-ai

05 · Tilde FAQ

What is Tilde?

tilde is a privacy-first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as the universal memory and profile layer for AI Agents. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Tilde still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-01-10. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Tilde?

Run `npx -y tilde-ai`. The README documents 2 environment variables (TILDE_STORAGE, GOOGLE_API_KEY) to set first. Set TILDE_STORAGE, GOOGLE_API_KEY before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Tilde 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 Tilde

Alternatives to Tilde

Maintained filesystem servers if Tilde isn't the fit.

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