Compile-before-context engine: pre-resolves workspace state into markdown before the AI sees it.
Use this profile to copy client config, check auth requirements, review tools and resources, and compare related MCP servers before adding it to an AI client.
uvx perseus-ctxAdd this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-tcconnally-perseus": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"perseus-ctx"
]
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonNo remote HTTP endpoint is advertised. Use the package or stdio setup shown in Install.
Perseus — Live Context Engine is an MCP server for Compile-before-context engine: pre-resolves workspace state into markdown before the AI sees it.. It supports STDIO transport.
Use the generated config in Install. This server runs with uvx perseus-ctx; add any required environment variables before starting your client.
Choose the Claude Desktop tab in Install and copy the config for uvx perseus-ctx. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Desktop.
Choose the Claude Code tab in Install and copy the config for uvx perseus-ctx. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Code.
Choose the Codex tab in Install and copy the config for uvx perseus-ctx. Add required environment variables before starting Codex.
Choose the Cursor or VS Code tab in Install and copy the config for uvx perseus-ctx. Add required environment variables before starting Cursor or VS Code.
Perseus — Live Context Engine uses STDIO transport. Use the package or command config in Install.
Perseus — Live Context Engine inventory is listed when the MCP endpoint exposes tools, resources, or prompts. Some servers require auth first.
Perseus — Live Context Engine does not advertise a verified auth requirement. If discovery fails, it may still need provider login, an API key, a bearer token, or a session header.
| Package | Registry | Version | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
perseus-ctxstdio | pypi | 1.0.3 | None advertised |