Context for Mac
MCP client and inspector
brew install --cask context. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Context is
Context is a utility for macOS: MCP client and inspector.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.contextmcp.app/.
How to install Context
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask context.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Context on Mac?
Run brew install --cask context in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Context open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (indragiek/Context), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does Context run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Context?
It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7194 in this catalogue.
What version of Context is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.0.10.