What is the key difference between Cortex and Forensic Deepdive?

Cortex belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Forensic Deepdive belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cortex or Forensic Deepdive in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Cortex and Forensic Deepdive free or paid?

Cortex operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Forensic Deepdive operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cortex lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Forensic Deepdive lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cortex and Forensic Deepdive together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Cortex or Forensic Deepdive in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Cortex and Forensic Deepdive free to use, or do they require API keys?

Cortex is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Forensic Deepdive operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Cortex and Forensic Deepdive at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cortex-4 and forensic-deepdive as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Cortex has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Forensic Deepdive holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cortex vs Forensic Deepdive

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cortex and Forensic Deepdive MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Cortex

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Forensic Deepdive

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cortex if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Forensic Deepdive if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Cortex when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Cortex Details

Choose Forensic Deepdive when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Forensic Deepdive Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cortex Developer Tools	F Forensic Deepdive Developer Tools
Summary	Persistent knowledge system with OWL-RL reasoning and 22 MCP tools. Local-first.	Persistent code knowledge graph + 9 composite MCP tools for AI coding agents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cortex Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Forensic Deepdive Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Cortex Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex-4": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cortex-4"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Forensic Deepdive Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "forensic-deepdive": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "uv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Cortex is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Forensic Deepdive belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Cortex when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Forensic Deepdive when you require tools for developer tools.

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