OpenContext

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The Problem

When you use an AI assistant to build things, context gets lost (across days, repos, chats). You end up re-explaining background, repeating decisions, and sometimes the assistant continues with the wrong assumptions. Most tools stop at storage and don't plug into the coding agent you already use.

The Solution

OpenContext is a lightweight personal context / knowledge store for AI assistants (Agents) and coding tools like Cursor / Claude Code / Codex. It reuses your existing coding agent CLI (Codex/Claude/OpenCode) while adding a GUI plus built-in Skills/tools, so your agent can "load history first, then act; ship, then persist".

Skills-first support: oc init generates user-level skills (Cursor/Claude Code/Codex) plus slash commands (Cursor/Claude Code), so agents can load, search, create, and iterate your context with one command.

Before OpenContext	After OpenContext
📂 Hard to share context across repos/sessions	✅ Global context library works across all projects
🤷 Your ideas can't be quickly perceived by Agent	✅ Agent loads your background & decisions automatically
🔒 Existing knowledge can't be operated by Coding Agent	✅ Agent can directly read/write your knowledge base

What's Included

• oc CLI — manage a global contexts/ library (folders/docs, manifests, search)
• MCP Server — so Cursor/Claude Code/Codex/Agents can call OpenContext as tools
• Skills + Slash Commands — user-level skills for Cursor/Claude Code/Codex and slash commands for Cursor/Claude Code (generated by oc init)
• Agent-ready Knowledge Layer — reuse your existing coding agent CLI (Codex/Claude/OpenCode) with built-in skills/tools and GUI
• Desktop App — manage/search/edit contexts with a native UI
• Web UI — browse/edit contexts locally (no install required)

Why OpenContext for Builders

OpenContext's knowledge management Agent can be the coding agent you already use (Codex/Claude/OpenCode). You don't pay for a separate agent — you bring your own CLI and get a ready-to-use experience: a GUI for context management plus built-in Skills and tools that let the agent read, search, create, and iterate on your knowledge.

Quick Start

Install CLI

npm install -g @aicontextlab/cli

Choose Your Path

Path	Best For	Get Started
🖥️ Desktop App	Visual users who want a native UI	Download from Releases
⌨️ CLI + Tools	Developers using Cursor/Claude Code/Codex/AI agents	npm install -g @aicontextlab/cli && oc init
🔧 CLI Only	Power users, automation	npm install -g @aicontextlab/cli

OpenContext works with the coding agent CLI you already have — it adds a GUI plus built-in Skills/tools instead of replacing your agent.

30-Second Setup (CLI + Cursor/Claude Code/Codex)

# 1. Install
npm install -g @aicontextlab/cli

# 2. Initialize (prompts for tool setup; defaults to all)
cd your-project
oc init

# 3. Use slash commands (Cursor + Claude Code)
#    /opencontext-context  — load background before working
#    /opencontext-search   — find relevant docs
#    /opencontext-create   — create a new doc
#    /opencontext-iterate  — persist what you learned
#    Tip: non-interactive installs can use --tools cursor,claude,codex or --no-claude/--no-cursor/--no-codex
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#    Installed by oc init:
#    - Cursor: ~/.cursor/commands
#    - Claude Code: ~/.claude/commands (or $CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR/commands)
#    Skills (wrapped from slash commands):
#    - Cursor: ~/.cursor/skills/opencontext-*/SKILL.md
#    - Claude Code: ~/.claude/skills/opencontext-*/SKILL.md (or $CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR/skills)
#    - Codex: ~/.codex/skills/opencontext-*/SKILL.md (or $CODEX_HOME/skills)
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# 4. MCP config is user-level (Cursor/Claude Code/Codex)
#    - Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
#    - Claude Code: ~/.claude/mcp.json (or $CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR/mcp.json)
#    - Codex: ~/.codex/mcp.json (or $CODEX_HOME/mcp.json)

📖 For detailed usage guide, search configuration, and FAQ, visit the Website.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is OpenContext?

OpenContext is a lightweight personal context / knowledge store for AI assistants and coding tools like Cursor / Claude Code / Codex. It gives your AI agent a persistent memory so you can stop repeating yourself and start building smarter.

How does OpenContext work with my existing coding agent?

OpenContext reuses your existing coding agent CLI (Codex/Claude/OpenCode) while adding a GUI plus built-in Skills/tools. You don't pay for a separate agent subscription — you bring your own CLI and get a ready-to-use experience.

What are the core components?

Component	Function
oc CLI	Manage global contexts/ library (folders/docs, manifests, search)
MCP Server	Cursor/Claude Code/Codex/Agents call OpenContext as tools
Skills + Slash Commands	User-level skills for Cursor/Claude Code/Codex + slash commands for Cursor/Claude Code
Desktop App	Manage/search/edit contexts with a native UI
Web UI	Browse/edit contexts locally (no install required)

What coding agents are supported?

Agent	Config Location
Cursor	~/.cursor/mcp.json
Claude Code	~/.claude/mcp.json
Codex	~/.codex/mcp.json
OpenCode	~/.config/opencode/

What are the key benefits?

Before OpenContext	After OpenContext
📂 Hard to share context across repos/sessions	✅ Global context library works across all projects
🤷 Your ideas can't be quickly perceived by Agent	✅ Agent loads your background & decisions automatically
🔒 Existing knowledge can't be operated by Coding Agent	✅ Agent can directly read/write your knowledge base

Is OpenContext free and open source?

Yes! OpenContext is free and open source. Check the repository for license details.

How do I get started?

npm install -g @aicontextlab/cli
oc init

This generates user-level skills and slash commands for your coding agent.

Where can I get help?

• 📖 Usage Guide
• 🌐 Website
• 💬 GitHub Issues

CLI Commands (Quick Reference)

Run oc <cmd> --help for details.

Command	What it does
oc init	Initialize OpenContext + user-level tool integrations
oc folder ls	List folders
oc folder create <path> -d "desc"	Create a folder
oc doc create <folder> <name>.md -d "desc"	Create a document
oc doc ls <folder>	List documents
oc context manifest <folder>	Generate file list for AI to read
oc search "query"	Search documents
oc mcp	Start MCP server for MCP clients
oc ui	Start local Web UI

📖 Full command reference available on the Website.

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Development

# Clone & install
git clone https://github.com/0xranx/OpenContext.git
cd OpenContext && npm install

# Desktop app
npm run tauri:dev    # development
npm run tauri:build  # production build

# Web UI
npm run ui:dev       # development
npm run ui:build     # production build

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License

MIT © OpenContext