Context Lens

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

PYPI package context-lens
Claude Code
claude mcp add context-lens -- uvx context-lens==0.1.8
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code)
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "context-lens": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "context-lens==0.1.8"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is Context Lens?

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How do I install Context Lens?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add context-lens -- uvx context-lens==0.1.8. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does Context Lens need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Who maintains Context Lens?

It is published by cornelcroi. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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