AI-Powered Project Intelligence

Keep your project documentation and task management in perfect sync while giving AI assistants like Cursor deep context about your codebase through intelligent CLI and MCP tools.

MIT Licensed

Node 18+

Zero Config

Core Capabilities

Everything you need to keep your AI assistant informed and your project organized

Memory Bank

Rich markdown knowledge base stored in .cortex/ with project briefs, patterns, and progress tracking

Task Master Integration

JSON task lists with IDs, dependencies, tags, and smart helpers for complexity analysis

Neural Sync Daemon

Real-time bidirectional sync between tasks and markdown with automatic archiving

16 MCP Tools

Complete suite of neural-cortex commands for reading, updating memory, managing tasks, and logging progress

Cursor Integration

Automatic editor configuration gives Cursor direct access to all commands for context-aware assistance

Local-First Architecture

No external database required. Optional remote hosting layer planned for multi-project support

How It Works

Simple setup, powerful automation, seamless AI integration

Initialize

Run neural-cortex init to scaffold .cortex/, link Cursor, and prepare .taskmaster/

Start Daemon

Launch neural-cortex daemon for live syncing during development

Work & Track

Create tasks, update status, append patterns. Neural Cortex propagates changes automatically

AI Assistance

Your AI assistant now has full context and can help with intelligent suggestions and automation

Built for Developers

Modern tech stack with security and extensibility in mind

Technical Highlights

Node 18+ CLI
Modern JavaScript runtime with full ES module support
Chokidar File Watchers
Efficient real-time file system monitoring
Semver Adapter System
Stay compatible with evolving Task Master versions
EventBus Architecture
Lightweight pub/sub for internal communication

Security & Distribution

API Key Auth

Secure remote server access

Rate Limiting

Built-in usage protection

MIT Licensed

Open source freedom

NPM Package

Global installation ready

Ready to Get Started?

Install cortex Intelligence and transform how your AI assistant understands your projects

Install globally via npm:

npm install -g @neural-cortex/cli

Initialize your project:

cortex init

Start the daemon:

cortex daemon

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