Kontxt FAQs

Question 1

How do I set up and run Kontxt?

Accepted Answer

First, clone the repository and install the dependencies. Configure your Gemini API key in the .env file. Then, run the server using `python kontxt_server.py --repo-path /path/to/your/codebase`. Refer to the README for detailed instructions.

Question 2

What AI clients are compatible with Kontxt?

Accepted Answer

Kontxt is designed to work seamlessly with AI clients that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), such as Cursor and Claude. Setting up is easy by configuring the client's MCP settings to point to the Kontxt server.

Question 3

What are the benefits of using Kontxt?

Accepted Answer

Kontxt allows AI tools to better understand your code, leading to more accurate code suggestions, improved debugging assistance, and a deeper understanding of your project's structure and logic. It also tracks token usage to help you manage API costs.

Question 4

How does Kontxt work?

Accepted Answer

Kontxt connects to your local code repository, analyzes it using Gemini 2.0 Flash, and provides relevant context to AI clients via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports SSE and stdio transport protocols.

Question 5

What is Kontxt?

Accepted Answer

Kontxt is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that indexes your local codebase and provides context-aware information to AI clients like Cursor and Claude, enhancing their understanding and code generation capabilities.

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