Graphiti MCP

# How to Start Docker Desktop on Windows ## Quick Fix The error you're seeing means **Docker Desktop is not running**. Follow these steps: ### Step 1: Check if Docker Desktop is Running 1. Look at your **system tray** (bottom-right corner of your screen, near the clock) 2. Look for the **Docker Desktop icon** (whale icon 🐳) 3. If you don't see it, Docker Desktop is **not running** ### Step 2: Start Docker Desktop 1. **Press Windows key** and type "Docker Desktop" 2. **Click** on "Docker Desktop" from the search results 3. **Wait** for Docker Desktop to start (this can take 30-60 seconds) 4. You'll see a notification: "Docker Desktop is starting..." 5. When ready, you'll see "Docker Desktop is running" in the system tray ### Step 3: Verify Docker is Working Open PowerShell and run: ```powershell docker ps ``` If this command works (shows an empty list or running containers), Docker is ready! ### Step 4: Try Again Now go back to your project directory and run: ```powershell cd C:\Users\hansi_iq5v8g0\Desktop\graphiti_mcp docker compose up ``` ## Alternative: If Docker Desktop Won't Start ### Option 1: Install Docker Desktop If Docker Desktop is not installed: 1. Download from: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/ 2. Install it 3. Restart your computer 4. Start Docker Desktop (see Step 2 above) ### Option 2: Run Without Docker If you can't use Docker, you can run the services manually: #### Start Neo4j Manually ```powershell # Download and run Neo4j using Docker (if Docker works) docker run -d --name neo4j -p 7474:7474 -p 7687:7687 -e NEO4J_AUTH=neo4j/demodemo neo4j:5.15-community # OR install Neo4j locally (more complex) # Download from: https://neo4j.com/download/ ``` #### Run MCP Server Manually ```powershell # Make sure you have .env file with OPENROUTER_API_KEY uv run graphiti_mcp_server.py --transport sse --port 8000 ``` ## Still Having Issues? 1. **Restart Docker Desktop**: Right-click the Docker icon → Quit Docker Desktop → Start it again 2. **Run PowerShell as Administrator**: Right-click PowerShell → Run as Administrator 3. **Check Windows Services**: - Press `Win + R`, type `services.msc` - Look for "Docker Desktop Service" - it should be "Running" 4. **Check Docker Desktop Settings**: - Open Docker Desktop - Settings → General → Ensure "Start Docker Desktop when you log in" is checked ## Need Help? - Check `TROUBLESHOOTING.md` for more detailed solutions - Docker Desktop logs: Click the Docker icon → Troubleshoot → View logs