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MCP server · GitHub · ★ 8 · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

Inspect Claude Code / Codex CLI conversations locally. Token breakdown, per-turn costs, compaction timeline, framework-overhead audit. Python + tiktoken.

No outside reports on file

context-viewer requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
  • Package sourceGitHub (auditt98/context-viewer)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/auditt98/context-viewer ↗

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About Context Viewer

Context Viewer is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Memory & knowledge: Inspect Claude Code / Codex CLI conversations locally. Token breakdown, per-turn costs, compaction timeline, framework-overhead review. Python + tiktoken.

It is hosted on GitHub at review/context-viewer (8 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: requires api key or token.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/auditt98/context-viewer.

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

13/100
GitHub stars
8
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-22

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (auditt98/context-viewer). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Context Viewer?

Context Viewer does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/review/context-viewer.

Are there security reports about Context Viewer?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Context Viewer currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Context Viewer actively maintained?

Context Viewer has 8 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-22. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/review/context-viewer before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Context Viewer?

Compare Context Viewer side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Context Viewer

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: context-viewer
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/auditt98-context-viewer
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 8 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (auditt98/context-viewer)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/auditt98/context-viewer
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
auditt98
Source code
github.com/auditt98/context-viewer
Est. context load
~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity
8 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-22
Last graded
2026-10-22

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