Provides AI coding assistants with persistent project memory.
@keepgoingdev/mcp-server
MCP server for KeepGoing.dev that gives AI coding assistants persistent project memory.
KeepGoing auto-captures checkpoints (what you were doing, what's next, which files matter) on git commits, branch switches, and inactivity. When you start a new session, your AI assistant reads your last context instead of re-inferring everything from scratch. Local-first, no account required.
Quick Setup
Claude Code
Global (recommended) — works across all your projects:
claude mcp add keepgoing --scope user -- npx -y @keepgoingdev/mcp-server
Per-project — scoped to a single project:
claude mcp add keepgoing --scope project -- npx -y @keepgoingdev/mcp-server
Then ask Claude Code to run setup_project (with scope: "user" for global, or default for per-project) to add session hooks and CLAUDE.md instructions.
Manual config
Add to your MCP config (e.g., ~/.claude.json for global, or .mcp.json for per-project):
{
"mcpServers": {
"keepgoing": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@keepgoingdev/mcp-server"]
}
}
}
Tools
Core
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_momentum |
Get your last checkpoint, next step, blockers, and branch context. Quick snapshot of where you left off. |
get_reentry_briefing |
Get a synthesized re-entry briefing with focus, recent activity, and suggested next steps. |
get_session_history |
Get recent session checkpoints in chronological order. Supports branch filtering and configurable limit. |
save_checkpoint |
Save a development checkpoint after completing a task or meaningful piece of work. |
setup_project |
Set up KeepGoing in the current project. Adds session hooks and CLAUDE.md instructions for automatic checkpoints. |
Paid Add-ons
| Tool | Add-on | Description |
|---|---|---|
get_decisions |
Decision Detection | Get recent high-signal commits with their category, confidence, and rationale. |
get_current_task |
Session Awareness | Get current live session tasks across multiple concurrent AI agent sessions. |
activate_license |
Activate a KeepGoing license on this device. | |
deactivate_license |
Deactivate the KeepGoing license on this device. |
How It Works
- Install the KeepGoing VS Code extension to capture session data automatically
- Add this MCP server to your AI coding assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Start coding. Checkpoints are saved on git commits, branch switches, and periods of inactivity
- Come back anytime. Your AI assistant calls
get_momentumorget_reentry_briefingto pick up exactly where you left off
All data is stored locally in a .keepgoing/ directory at your git root.
Requirements
- KeepGoing VS Code extension installed and active
- Node.js 18+
Links
License
MIT
Tools (9)
get_momentumGet your last checkpoint, next step, blockers, and branch context.get_reentry_briefingGet a synthesized re-entry briefing with focus, recent activity, and suggested next steps.get_session_historyGet recent session checkpoints in chronological order.save_checkpointSave a development checkpoint after completing a task or meaningful piece of work.setup_projectSet up KeepGoing in the current project.get_decisionsGet recent high-signal commits with their category, confidence, and rationale.get_current_taskGet current live session tasks across multiple concurrent AI agent sessions.activate_licenseActivate a KeepGoing license on this device.deactivate_licenseDeactivate the KeepGoing license on this device.Configuration
{"mcpServers": {"keepgoing": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@keepgoingdev/mcp-server"]}}}