- Select a Context Vault directly inside Claude
- Automatically pull relevant, up-to-date context for every prompt
- Keep full governance and permissions in Qontext (vaults, sources, access)
Installation
- Claude Free
- Claude Pro
Claude Desktop Setup
1
Open Claude
Launch the Claude desktop application.
2
Open Developer Settings
Go to Settings → Developer.



3
Edit Configuration
Click Edit configuration to open the config file.



4
Add Qontext MCP Server
Paste the following configuration:
5
Restart Claude
Close Claude completely and restart it.After restarting, you should see that the Qontext MCP Server is connected.

6
Connect Your Vault
Start a new chat, write your prompt, and add “Use Qontext” before sending.Claude will ask you to select a Context Vault and provide a link.

7
Select Workspace and Vault
Open the URL, log in to Qontext, select your workspace and the vault you want to connect, then click Connect.

From now on, Claude will automatically use your selected vault to retrieve context.
Using Qontext in Claude
Once connected, using Qontext is simple:1
Start a New Chat
Open a new conversation in Claude.
2
Write Your Prompt
Type your question or task as usual.
3
Trigger Qontext
Add “Use Qontext” anywhere in your message and send.
4
Get Context-Aware Responses
Claude automatically retrieves the relevant context from your connected vault to complete the task.
Example Prompts
Troubleshooting
Claude doesn't show Qontext as connected
Claude doesn't show Qontext as connected
Make sure you’ve restarted Claude completely after editing the configuration file. Check that the JSON syntax in your config is valid.
I can't find the Developer settings
I can't find the Developer settings
Developer settings are available in the Claude desktop app. If you’re using Claude in the browser, use the Claude Pro setup with Connectors instead.
The vault selection link doesn't work
The vault selection link doesn't work
Ensure you’re logged into Qontext in the same browser. If the link expired, send another message with “Use Qontext” to get a fresh link.


