How do I install Knot?

Knot is a remote plugin. You do not need to install anything locally. Add the server URL to your AI app's MCP configuration and you are ready to go.

Yes. Knot passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 10/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What AI apps work with Knot?

Knot uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Knot MCP Server

by ConnectKnot

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryRemote

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Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Shared brain, one current version of memory for any MCP client: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Cursor

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Shared brain, one current version of memory for any MCP client: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Cursor

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://api.connectknot.com/mcp

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

Endpoint verified · Requires authentication · 1 issue found

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Permissions Found in Source Code

Found by scanning the linked source code. This listing connects to a hosted endpoint, so none of this runs on your machine: it describes what the server software does where it is hosted.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

How to Connect

Remote Plugin

No local installation needed. Your AI client connects to the remote endpoint directly.

Add this to your MCP configuration to connect:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "com-connectknot-knot": {
      "url": "https://api.connectknot.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

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From the project's GitHub README.

Knot MCP Server

One shared brain for all your AIs.

Knot (https://api.connectknot.com/mcp) is a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with OAuth 2.1 + PKCE authentication. Connect ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Antigravity, and Gemini so your decisions, project state, and vetted context carry across every AI you use without starting over.

Website: https://connectknot.com
Developer Quickstart: https://connectknot.com/developers/quickstart
Privacy Policy: https://connectknot.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://connectknot.com/terms
Support: https://connectknot.com/support
Remote MCP Endpoint: https://api.connectknot.com/mcp (streamable-http)
Official MCP Registry: com.connectknot/knot (io.github.ConnectKnot/knot deprecated)

1-Click Install

Claude Desktop / Web: https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Knot&connectorUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.connectknot.com%2Fmcp
Cursor: https://cursor.com/install-mcp?name=Knot&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwaS5jb25uZWN0a25vdC5jb20vbWNwIn0%3D
VS Code: https://vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=Knot&config=%7B%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.connectknot.com%2Fmcp%22%7D

Claude Code CLI:

claude mcp add --transport http knot https://api.connectknot.com/mcp

Standard `mcp.json` Configuration (OAuth 2.1)

For Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, Antigravity, or Claude Desktop:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knot": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.connectknot.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

When your AI client connects for the first time, it discovers https://api.connectknot.com/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource and opens your browser to sign in and approve access on connectknot.com.

Synced MCP Tool Surface (24 Standard Tools)

Standard user connections expose 24 capability-gated tools across 4 groups. Three additional developer-admin tools (knot_provision_developer_app, knot_list_developer_apps, knot_rotate_developer_credential) are gated behind the opt-in knot:developer scope.

Tool Group	Tools
Turn-0 Recovery & Retrieval (`6`)	`get_context_recovery`, `get_relevant_context`, `get_shared_understanding`, `search_context`, `list_context`, `get_context`
Multi-Domain Contributions (`4`)	`batch_propose_context`, `propose_context`, `sync_context_snapshot`, `propose_board_card`
Cross-Agent Handoffs & Activity (`7`)	`report_active_state`, `get_active_state`, `create_handoff`, `check_pending_handoffs`, `list_handoffs`, `update_handoff_status`, `context_diff`
Workspace Scope & Sharing (`7`)	`knot_list_scopes`, `knot_set_active_scope`, `knot_rename_project`, `knot_share_project`, `knot_list_members`, `knot_list_shared_updates`, `get_knot_connection_status`

License

MIT © Knot

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