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Getting Started

Set up Contextaify in under 10 minutes: create your account, organize your contexts, and connect your AI tools.

~10 minYou just need a web browser and at least one AI tool (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, etc.).

Before you begin

  • A valid email address to sign up
  • At least one AI tool where you want to use your contexts
  • Optional: existing documentation you want to import (URLs, text files)
1

Create your account

Sign up for free on Contextaify. No credit card required. Your account includes access to the visual editor, 3 contexts, and basic MCP connection.

Create free account
The free plan includes all core features. You can upgrade at any time.
2

Explore templates

Contextaify includes a gallery of pre-designed templates for the most common use cases. Start with a template to speed up your setup.

Brand Identity — Define your brand’s voice, tone, and personality so every AI respects it.

Tech Stack — Document your architecture, languages, and code conventions.

Style Guide — Writing rules, formatting, and terminology for consistent content.

Browse all templates in the gallery to find the best fit for your use case.
3

Create your first context

A context is a structured document containing the information you want your AI tools to know. You can create one from scratch or start from a template.

Use descriptive titles to find contexts quickly.

Organize by project, client, or team.

Use URL extraction to import existing content from your website or documentation.

Each context can have multiple sections with different content types.

4

Connect via MCP (recommended)

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the most powerful way to connect Contextaify with your AI tools. The connection is real-time and bidirectional.

Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop — claude_desktop_config.json
// claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextaify": {
      "url": "https://mcp.contextaify.com/sse",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Cursor — .cursor/mcp.json
// .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextaify": {
      "url": "https://mcp.contextaify.com/sse",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Windsurf — mcp_config.json
// ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextaify": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.contextaify.com/sse",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
Your API Key can be found in Settings → API Keys within the app. Each tool connects to the same endpoint.
5

Alternative connection methods

If your tool doesn’t support MCP, you can use other methods to bring your contexts to any AI.

Export as file

Download your contexts in Markdown, JSON, or plain text format and attach them to your conversation.

Copy and paste

Copy the optimized content of a context and paste it directly into any AI’s prompt.

REST API

Integrate Contextaify programmatically into your workflows with our complete API.

Method comparison

MethodSyncSetupTools
MCPReal-time~2 minClaude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code...
ExportManualInstantAny AI
Copy-pasteManualInstantAny AI
API RESTOn demand~10 minAny system
6

Verify the connection

Once connected, verify everything works by asking your AI to use your contexts.

Example verification prompt:

"Use my Contextaify contexts to summarize my brand identity and my tech stack conventions."

If the AI responds with information from your contexts, the connection is working correctly.
7

Best practices

Follow these recommendations to get the most out of Contextaify.

Keep contexts updated

Review and update your contexts regularly. Changes sync automatically with all tools connected via MCP.

Be specific and concise

The most effective contexts are clear and direct. Avoid redundant or overly generic information.

Organize by project

Create separate contexts for each project or client. This lets you activate only the relevant ones at any time.

Use URL extraction

Import existing content from your website, documentation, or repositories so you don’t start from scratch.

Troubleshooting

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