Automatically captures development checkpoints, branch context, and session history based on git commits and branch switches to provide AI assistants with persistent project memory.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@KeepGoing MCP ServerGive me a re-entry briefing on where I left off"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
@keepgoingdev/mcp-server
MCP server for KeepGoing.dev that gives AI coding assistants persistent project memory.
KeepGoing auto-captures checkpoints (what you were doing, what's next, which files matter) on git commits, branch switches, and inactivity. When you start a new session, your AI assistant reads your last context instead of re-inferring everything from scratch. Local-first, no account required.
Quick Setup
Claude Code
claude mcp add keepgoing -- npx -y @keepgoingdev/mcp-serverManual config
Add to your MCP config (e.g., ~/.claude/claude_code_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"keepgoing": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@keepgoingdev/mcp-server"]
}
}
}Tools
Core
Tool | Description |
| Get your last checkpoint, next step, blockers, and branch context. Quick snapshot of where you left off. |
| Get a synthesized re-entry briefing with focus, recent activity, and suggested next steps. |
| Get recent session checkpoints in chronological order. Supports branch filtering and configurable limit. |
| Save a development checkpoint after completing a task or meaningful piece of work. |
| Set up KeepGoing in the current project. Adds session hooks and CLAUDE.md instructions for automatic checkpoints. |
Paid Add-ons
Tool | Add-on | Description |
| Decision Detection | Get recent high-signal commits with their category, confidence, and rationale. |
| Session Awareness | Get current live session tasks across multiple concurrent AI agent sessions. |
| Activate a KeepGoing license on this device. | |
| Deactivate the KeepGoing license on this device. |
How It Works
Install the to capture session data automatically
Add this MCP server to your AI coding assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
Start coding. Checkpoints are saved on git commits, branch switches, and periods of inactivity
Come back anytime. Your AI assistant calls
get_momentumorget_reentry_briefingto pick up exactly where you left off
All data is stored locally in a .keepgoing/ directory at your git root.
Requirements
KeepGoing VS Code extension installed and active
Node.js 18+
Links
License
MIT