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Run ChatGPT and Manus-like deep research at your desktop for just $20/month by transforming Claude into a powerful research agent with local data storage.

10XResearcher transforms Claude into a systematic research agent that follows an iterative methodology, stores all findings locally, and produces high-quality research outcomes.

• Cost-effective: Only requires Claude Desktop's $20/month subscription
• Local storage: All research files and findings stored locally
• Systematic approach: Alternating Discussion and Research phases
• Evidence-based: All claims linked to stored references
• Resumable research: Can pause and continue research across multiple conversations by simply referencing the project name

• Claude Desktop subscription
• Python 3.10+
• Node.js 14+
• Git

1. Install Python from python.org
2. Install Node.js from nodejs.org
3. Subscribe to Claude Desktop from anthropic.com

# Install uvx for MCP server capabilities
pip install uvx

# For desktop commander, follow Option 5 from the GitHub repository:
# 1. Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP.git
# 2. Navigate to the directory: cd DesktopCommanderMCP
# 3. Run: npm install
# 4. Build: npm run build

1. Open Claude Desktop → Settings → MCP Servers
2. Add the following configuration (update paths for your system):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git": {
      "timeout": 60,
      "command": "/path/to/python/bin/uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-git",
        "--repository",
        "/path/to/your/research/directory"
      ],
      "transportType": "stdio"
    },
    "browser-use": {
      "disabled": false,
      "timeout": 60,
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-browser-use"
      ],
      "transportType": "stdio"
    },
    "desktop-commander": {
      "timeout": 60,
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/your/DesktopCommanderMCP/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "transportType": "stdio"
    }
  }
}

Important notes:

• Replace /path/to/python/bin/uvx with your actual uvx path
• Replace /path/to/your/research/directory with where you want research stored
• Replace /path/to/your/DesktopCommanderMCP/dist/index.js with the path to your locally built DesktopCommanderMCP's dist/index.js file

We use the following MCP implementations:

• Browser: mcp-browser-use
• Desktop commands: DesktopCommanderMCP
• Git: mcp-server-git

On macOS/Linux:

which uvx

On Windows:

where uvx

mkdir -p ~/claude_space/research

1. Open Claude Desktop → Projects → New Project
2. Name the project based on your research topic
3. Click "Set project instructions"
4. Copy the entire contents of prompt_instructions.md into this field
5. Click "Save"

1. Open your project
2. Start a new conversation within this project
3. Describe your research request
4. Claude will begin with a Discussion phase to understand your needs

1. Open the same project
2. Start a new conversation
3. Reference your research project name (e.g., "Continue my RenewableEnergyMarket research")
4. Claude will read the existing repository and resume where you left off

To start research:

I need to research renewable energy market trends for potential investments

To resume research:

Continue my RenewableEnergyMarket research. What's the current status?

• Keep all research conversations within the same project
• Start each new conversation with a clear reference to your research project name
• Let Claude complete each phase before interrupting
• Review the local repository files periodically to see stored research

10XResearcher implements a structured research methodology:

1. Discussion Phase: Claude gathers requirements and develops a research plan
2. Research Phase: Claude conducts web research with comprehensive documentation
3. Repeat: The process cycles between discussion and research phases until completion

All research is stored in local git repositories with detailed documentation.

• Verify correct paths in configuration
• Check that all dependencies are installed
• Ensure Claude Desktop has permissions to execute commands

• Confirm the repository path exists and is accessible
• Check file permissions on the directory
• Verify git is installed and accessible

• Confirm browser-use MCP server is enabled
• Check that your system has a compatible browser installed

1. Truncated Responses: Claude may stop mid-response when generating lengthy content. Type "Continue" to have it resume.

2. Long Conversation Limits: After multiple "Continue" prompts, you may see a warning about usage limits. This indicates potential throttling and increased risk of Claude stopping unexpectedly. To mitigate this, start a new chat at convenient checkpoints and reference your project name to resume.

3. MCP Authorization: You need to authorize each MCP action at least once when opening a new chat. While this setup also works with Claude (Cline), the auto-approval function may not work consistently.

4. Token Costs with Other Clients: Using this setup with Cursor or Cline will incur token costs, unlike the fixed-fee Claude Desktop.

• prompt_instructions.md - The core prompt system
• example_project - Sample research project structure

For feature requests, bug reports, or general discussions, please contact @chcharcharlie on Twitter.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.