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Getting Started

Cogni+ offers two ways to get started, depending on your needs:

Platform Quickstart (For MCP Server Users)

If you want to browse, use, or deploy existing MCP servers through our cloud platform:

1. Create a Cogni+ Account

Visit Cogni+ Platform and create an account.

2. Explore the Marketplace

Browse available MCP servers in the marketplace. You can:
  • Filter by category, popularity, or rating
  • View detailed information about each server’s capabilities
  • Try servers through the interactive chat interface

3. Deploy a Server

When you find a server you like:
  1. Click the “Deploy” button
  2. Select your deployment preferences
  3. Within minutes, your server will be up and running with a unique URL

4. Integrate with Applications

Use your deployed server with compatible applications:
  • Copy the server URL and API key
  • Add these credentials to your application (Cursor, VSCode, etc.)
  • Start using the server’s capabilities right away

CLI Quickstart (For Developers)

If you’re a developer looking to deploy your own MCP servers or manage them via command line:

Installation

Install the Cogni+ CLI on your development machine:
# Download and install the Cogni+ CLI
curl -sSL https://cogni.plus/install.sh | bash
Verify the installation was successful:
cogni --version

Authentication

Authenticate with your Cogni+ account:
cogni login
This will open a browser window where you can log in to your Cogni+ account.

Deploy Your Own Server

  1. Initialize a new project:
cogni init
Follow the interactive prompts to set up your project.
  1. Deploy to Cogni+:
cogni deploy
  1. Verify Deployment:
Once deployment is complete, you’ll see a URL where your server is accessible.
cogni server status

Next Steps

Now that you have your server running on Cogni+, you can: