cortex
cortex is an MCP server by aj-archipelago. Open-source AI backend control plane for model routing, agent tools, OpenAI-compatible APIs, and private workspaces. It has 66 GitHub stars and ranks #726 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Author
- aj-archipelago
- GitHub stars
- 66
- This week
- Tracking since 22 Oct 2026
- Language
- JavaScript
- License
- MIT (open source)
- Last update
- 2026-09-24 (30 days ago)
- Links
- SourceWebsite
How to install cortex
Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the cortex repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.
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What is cortex?
cortex is an MCP server by aj-archipelago in the Developer Tools category. Open-source AI backend control plane for model routing, agent tools, OpenAI-compatible APIs, and private workspaces. It has 66 GitHub stars and ranks #726 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars. It is written in JavaScript. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 30 days ago.
Is cortex free and open source?
Yes. cortex is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.
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