Context42 FAQs

Question 1

How does Context42 integrate with AI assistants like Claude?

Accepted Answer

Context42 integrates with AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It runs as a local MCP server, allowing compatible AI assistants (like Claude Desktop) to query your indexed documentation for relevant context through its 'search' tool.

Question 2

What is Context42 and what problem does it solve?

Accepted Answer

Context42 is an open-source MCP server that gives your AI assistant 100% offline semantic search over your local documentation and coding guidelines. It solves the problem of AI assistants lacking team-specific context by indexing your internal docs locally, preventing token waste and ensuring consistency without data leaving your machine.

Question 3

How does Context42 ensure privacy and data security?

Accepted Answer

Context42 processes everything locally on your machine. It makes zero outbound network calls, uses local-only embeddings, collects no telemetry, and can even operate in air-gapped environments, guaranteeing your code and documentation never leave your machine.

Question 4

What documentation formats are supported by Context42?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Context42 supports Markdown (.md) and reStructuredText (.rst) documentation formats. There are plans to add support for more formats in the future.

Question 5

Can I prioritize different sources of documentation in Context42?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Context42 features a priority system (from 0.1 to 1.0). You can set higher priorities for personal or team-specific guidelines, ensuring those instructions take precedence over general reference documentation in search results.

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