Hjertefolger Cortex
hjertefolger-cortex is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that adds persistent on-device memory so sessions can recall prior context without cloud storage.
by hjertefolger · github.com/hjertefolger/cortex
Install when you want Claude Code to remember prior context across sessions on your machine without cloud memory services.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install hjertefolger-cortex@hjertefolger/cortexBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:hjertefolger/cortex") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:hjertefolger/cortex").
What it does
hjertefolger-cortex is a Claude Code plugin that adds persistent local memory so your agent can recall context from earlier conversations on the same machine. Solo and indie builders running long Claude Code sessions often hit the wall when every new chat starts from zero; Cortex targets that friction by keeping recall on disk locally instead of routing memory through a cloud service. It fits anyone shipping with Claude Code who cares about session continuity, offline-friendly workflows, and not shipping proprietary context to third-party memory APIs. You still bring your own project setup and Claude Code install—the plugin extends the agent runtime rather than replacing your stack. Compared with ad-hoc copy-paste of summaries or external note apps, Cortex is meant to live inside the agent loop. Catalog metadata lists one plugin in the bundle and community interest around local, cross-session recall.
Highlights
- Persistent local memory store—no cloud sync required
- Cross-session recall so multi-day solo builds stay coherent
- Supports longer Claude Code sessions with less re-explaining
- 1-plugin bundle from hjertefolger/cortex
- Memory-category extension aimed at privacy-conscious builders
Why builders use it
Every new Claude Code session forces you to re-upload context, which wastes time and breaks momentum on multi-day indie projects.
After you register the plugin, Claude Code can draw on locally stored memory across sessions so you spend less time re-briefing the agent.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in LLM Integration.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 170 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is hjertefolger-cortex for?
It is for solo builders and power users of Claude Code who want longer, continuous work across sessions with memory kept local.
When should I use hjertefolger-cortex?
Use it when you repeatedly lose context between Claude Code sessions and prefer on-machine persistence over cloud memory products.
How do I add hjertefolger-cortex to my agent?
Install the hjertefolger/cortex Claude Code plugin from the repo’s plugin bundle, enable it in Claude Code, and follow the project README for local storage setup.
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