Cortex FAQs

Question 1

Does Cortex ensure privacy for my project data?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Cortex operates 100% locally with complete privacy. There's no cloud connectivity, no telemetry, and your project data and curated knowledge never leave your machine.

Question 2

Which AI assistants can Cortex integrate with?

Accepted Answer

Cortex seamlessly integrates with popular AI assistants like Claude Desktop and GitHub Copilot (VS Code). It implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expose structured knowledge for these compatible agents.

Question 3

How does Cortex build its knowledge base?

Accepted Answer

Cortex combines automated scanning of project repositories (tech stack, commit history) with active curation. Developers can use specific MCP tools to record observations, decisions, patterns, and maintain a personalized operator profile for deeper insights.

Question 4

What kind of context does Cortex provide to AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Cortex provides context on your preferred technology stacks, recurring patterns, past decisions with rationales, encountered pitfalls, reusable components, and your personal expertise, ensuring AI agents offer highly relevant and actionable advice.

Question 5

What is Cortex and how does it help developers?

Accepted Answer

Cortex transforms your real project history and developer expertise into structured context, providing AI agents with 'long-term memory'. This enables real-time queries, offering personalized, context-aware suggestions and preventing 'amnesiac pair programming'.

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