Choose your setup
Pick the smallest setup that does what you need.
Start with the app or command-line tool for your machine. Add sync or self-hosting later, when you need them.
Recommended paths
I use Claude Code or Codex on one Mac
Install the Mac app. It finds and digests your local transcripts. Search and review 100% of your history, right on your Mac.
Best first stepLocal first
I use Claude Code or Codex on Linux
Install the Linux CLI. It indexes your local transcripts and makes them searchable from the terminal or your assistant.
Linux CLILocal first
I use Claude Code or Codex on Windows
Install Contextify for Windows 11 on x64 or ARM64, including background indexing, command-line search, and optional Cloud sync.
AvailableWindows 11
I work across multiple machines
Connect each supported machine to hosted Contextify Cloud. Indexed-history sync extends to Windows too.
Hosted CloudSign-in handoff
I want to pull past context into new AI chats
Use the Total Recall skill or MCP so Claude Code or Codex can search past sessions while answering you.
Claude CodeCodex
Other setups
| Need | Use | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Understand first-run processing | Ingestion and syncing | Local processing vs Cloud sync. |
| Control your own cloud server | Contextify Cloud Self-Hosted | Self-hosted quickstart. |
| Switch between hosted and self-hosted cloud | Cloud target switching | Switch between hosted and self-hosted Cloud. |
| Fix missing history | Troubleshooting | Missing projects or conversations. |
| Fix cloud connection errors | Cloud troubleshooting | Cloud sync troubleshooting. |
Last updated: July 13, 2026