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Installation

Users can install the Knowledge Management Graph using a universal installer — a single markdown file that any AI assistant can execute for automated setup.

How It Works

The universal installer detects the platform (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Continue.dev, JetBrains, VS Code, Aider, or other AI assistants), configures the appropriate components, and initializes a knowledge graph automatically.

Installation takes approximately 5 minutes.

Get the Installer

Important: Use the Raw File

This page shows a preview of the installer. To actually install, copy and paste the raw markdown file into an AI assistant.

→ Get the raw installer file

  • Click the link above
  • Select all text (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A)
  • Copy to clipboard (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C)
  • Paste into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI assistant
  • Follow the assistant's instructions

For Claude Code Users

Claude Code Quick Start

Claude Code users can follow a manual setup walkthrough instead:

→ Claude Code Setup Guide

Or paste the universal installer above for the same automated experience.

Platform Capabilities

Users can install on multiple platforms with varying automation levels:

Platform Automation How to Install
Claude Code Full automation Paste installer (recommended) or follow Getting Started
Cursor Medium (MCP tools) Paste installer; MCP server handles data layer
Windsurf Medium (MCP tools) Paste installer; MCP server handles data layer
Continue.dev Medium (MCP tools) Paste installer; MCP server handles data layer
JetBrains IDE Medium (MCP tools) Paste installer; configure in Settings → Tools → AI Assistant
VS Code Medium (MCP tools) Paste installer; MCP server handles data layer
Claude Desktop Medium (MCP tools) Paste installer; configure in Desktop settings
Aider Low (manual workflows) Paste installer; follow templates manually
GitHub Copilot Low (manual workflows) Paste installer; follow templates manually

What Gets Installed

The installer sets up:

  • Configuration file — ~/.claude/kg-config.json (stores knowledge graph locations and metadata)
  • Directory structure — knowledge/, lessons-learned/, decisions/, sessions/, chat-history/
  • MCP server — Provides knowledge graph tools for non-Claude-Code platforms
  • Templates — Starter scaffolds for capturing lessons and decisions

Next Steps

After installation, users can:

  1. Capture a lesson — Document a problem solved, pattern learned, or decision made
  2. Create architecture decisions — Record important design choices
  3. Search knowledge — Find lessons and patterns across sessions
  4. Sync knowledge — Automatically extract and organize captured content

See Getting Started for detailed walkthroughs.

Having Issues?

  • Installation failed? Paste the full error message into the installer file's troubleshooting section
  • MCP tools not visible? Restart the IDE after configuring the MCP server
  • Config file not found? Run the installer again to create it

See FAQ for additional help.