What are the requirements for Bridgecontext?

Bridgecontext requires a compatible MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor. No additional environment variables are needed for basic setup.

Is Bridgecontext free to use?

Yes, Bridgecontext is open source and free to use. You can find the source code on GitHub.

What MCP clients support Bridgecontext?

Bridgecontext works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop (Anthropic's official desktop app), Claude Code (CLI tool), Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

How do I configure Bridgecontext?

Configure Bridgecontext by adding it to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, edit claude_desktop_config.json and add the server configuration. See the Configuration section above for a ready-to-use example.

Bridgecontext MCP Server

Q: How do I install Bridgecontext?

Install Bridgecontext by running: node master-install.js

Local setup required. This server has to be cloned and prepared on your machine before you register it in Claude Code.

Set the server up locally

Run this once to clone and prepare the server before adding it to Claude Code.

Run in terminal

git clone https://github.com/anavvathi/Bridgecontext
cd Bridgecontext

Then follow the repository README for any remaining dependency or build steps before continuing.

Register it in Claude Code

After the local setup is done, run this command to point Claude Code at the built server.

Run in terminal

claude mcp add bridgecontext -- node "<FULL_PATH_TO_BRIDGECONTEXT>/dist/index.js"

Replace <FULL_PATH_TO_BRIDGECONTEXT>/dist/index.js with the actual folder you prepared in step 1.

README.md

The local-first bridge between AI silos.

🌉 BridgeContext

The local-first bridge between AI silos.

BridgeContext is a Chrome Extension designed for "model-polyglot" AI power users. It allows you to seamlessly capture context from one AI platform (like ChatGPT) and "inject" it into another (like Claude or Gemini) with zero copy-pasting and 100% local privacy.

🚀 Why BridgeContext?

We live in an era of model fragmentation. One AI is better at coding, another at creative writing, and a third at long-context analysis. Moving your conversational "brain" between them is a manual, high-friction process.

BridgeContext removes that friction.

✨ Key Features

🔍 Smart Search (v1.5.0): Find any saved context instantly with full-text search across names, descriptions, content, and tags.
🏷️ Tagging System (v1.5.0): Organize contexts with pre-defined or custom tags. Filter by project, tech stack, or topic.
📊 Usage Analytics (v1.5.0): Track contexts saved per month, see your most-used tags, and calculate time saved.
Web Shuttles: Instant 1-click transport to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Universal Capture: Robust scraping engine for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, and more.
Smart Injection: Injects context directly into chat inputs, supporting complex React and Svelte frameworks.
Local-Only Memory: Your context never leaves your machine. Data is stored securely in your browser's local sandbox.
Expert Packs: Pre-loaded with specialized personas (Architect, API Master) to prime your AI conversations.
Unified IDE Bridge: Direct context piping into VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, Neovim, and Antigravity IDE.

🛠️ How it Works

Bridge: Click "Bridge Context" in the popup on any AI page to save the current thread.
Shuttle: Or click a model button (e.g., Claude) to instantly shuttle context to a new tab.
Inject: On the target AI page, BridgeContext will prompt you to "Bridge Context?"—one click and your memory is injected.

🔒 Privacy First

BridgeContext was built with a privacy-native architecture:

No Remote Servers: v1.4.1 is 100% local. We have no backend.
Zero Collection: We do not track what you capture or inject.
Open Source: Verify the logic yourself in our scraper.js and storage.js.

Check out our full Privacy Policy.

📥 Installation

The One-Click Way (Recommended)

If you want to support all IDEs at once, run:

node master-install.js

This will register the native bridge and attempt to install plugins for VS Code, Cursor, Neovim, and Sublime Text automatically.

Manual Installation (Standard)

Download this repository.
Go to chrome://extensions.
Enable Developer mode (top right).
Click Load unpacked and select the root folder of this project.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find a selector is broken due to a UI update on an AI platform, please open an issue or submit a Pull Request.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GNU GPL v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details. Protecting your rights and ensuring the tool remains free for everyone.

💻 IDE Integrations (VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim & More)

BridgeContext supports direct context injection into almost every major professional environment, including VS Code, Cursor, IntelliJ / JetBrains, Neovim, and Antigravity IDE.

Features

One-Click Sync: Move your AI thought process from browser to IDE instantly.
Persistent Context: Your research stays with you even as you switch sidebars.
Privacy First: Secure, OS-level communication (Native Messaging) with zero open network ports.

Installation & Setup

1. Register the Native Bridge

This step allows any Chromium browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc.) to securely communicate with your local machine.

Any OS Supported: Registration scripts are optimized for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Windows: Run native-host/install.bat as Administrator.
macOS/Linux: Run native-host/install.sh from your terminal.

2. Connect the Chrome Extension

Go to chrome://extensions and find BridgeContext.
Copy your Extension ID.
Open native-host/com.bridgecontext.host.json.
Add your ID to the allowed_origins list (remove the placeholder).
Reload the extension in Chrome.

3. Load the VS Code Extension

Open the vscode-extension folder in VS Code.
Press F5 (or use the "Run and Debug" sidebar) to launch the BridgeContext IDE view.
Look for the Bridge icon in your VS Code Activity Bar!

Created with ❤️ for AI Power Users by [Anvesh](https://github.com/

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json

{"mcpServers": {"bridgecontext": {"command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/bridgecontext/index.js"]}}}

Try it

→Capture the current conversation context from this ChatGPT thread.

→Inject my saved context into the current Claude chat input.

→Search my saved contexts for the project architecture notes.

→Shuttle my current conversation context to Gemini.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of Bridgecontext?

Universal capture for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok. Smart injection of context into chat inputs. Full-text search across saved context names, descriptions, and tags. Local-only storage with no remote servers or data collection. Direct context piping into VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains, and Neovim.

What can I use Bridgecontext for?

Moving complex coding instructions from ChatGPT to Claude for better analysis. Maintaining research continuity when switching between different AI models. Organizing AI conversation threads by project or tech stack using tags. Syncing AI-generated code snippets directly into a local IDE environment.

How do I install Bridgecontext?

Install Bridgecontext by running: node master-install.js

What MCP clients work with Bridgecontext?

Bridgecontext works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

Turn this server into reusable context

Keep Bridgecontext docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

Need the old visual installer? Open Conare IDE.

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