GZOO Cortex— Review, Pricing, Alternatives

You can install GZOO Cortex globally using npm with the command `npm install -g @gzoo/cortex`. Alternatively, you can clone the repository, build it from source, and then link it locally.

GZOO Cortex itself is open-source and free to use under the MIT License. However, using cloud-based LLM providers for entity extraction and querying may incur costs depending on your usage and chosen provider.

The GZOO Cortex software is free and open-source. Costs are associated with the usage of external Large Language Models (LLMs) if you choose to use cloud-based providers. You can set a monthly budget limit within the Cortex configuration to manage these potential costs.

GZOO Cortex supports multiple LLM providers, including Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Groq, and any OpenAI-compatible API. It also fully supports local LLMs via Ollama, allowing for a local-only or hybrid approach.

GZOO Cortex is designed with privacy in mind, storing all data locally. Files marked as 'restricted' are never sent to cloud LLMs. Sensitive files like API keys are scanned and redacted before transmission. While the tool itself is local-first, GDPR compliance would depend on how you manage your data and LLM provider choices.

GZOO Cortex requires Node.js 20+ and is designed to run on developer machines. It is compatible with operating systems that support Node.js, typically macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Alternatives to GZOO Cortex depend on your specific needs. Tools like Sourcegraph offer code search and intelligence across repositories, while other local development tools might focus on specific aspects like documentation or dependency management. GZOO Cortex's unique strength lies in its local-first knowledge graph approach powered by LLMs.