Settings
Open Settings → Cortex to configure:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Claude binary path | (auto-detect) | Full path to the claude executable. Leave blank to auto-detect from PATH and common install locations. |
| Context file path | _claude-context.md | Vault-relative path to the context file injected at session start. |
| Export folder | Cortex Exports | Default folder for Export session to vault. Created automatically if it doesn't exist. Leave blank to save at vault root. |
| Vault tree depth | 3 levels | Levels of folder/file names injected at session start. 0 = off, 1–10 = N levels, -1 = unlimited. Names only — no file contents. |
| Send on Enter | On | Press Enter to send. Shift+Enter always inserts a newline. |
| Resume last session on startup | On | Automatically resume the most recent session when the panel opens. |
| Autonomous memory | On | Claude updates the context file as it learns about your vault. Disable if you prefer manual control or if your vault is shared. |
| Permission mode | Standard | Controls what vault operations Claude can perform. See Permissions. |
| Command Allowlist | switcher:open, daily-notes, editor:open-search | Obsidian commands Claude can run via the UI Bridge. Found under UI Bridge & Commands. Allowlisted commands execute immediately. |
| Prompt for unlisted commands | On | When Claude tries a command not in the allowlist, show a confirmation modal. Allow + "Don't ask again" adds to allowlist. Deny + "Don't ask again" adds to denylist. |
| Denied commands | (hidden until used) | Shows count of permanently denied commands with a Clear denylist button. To re-enable a specific command, add it to the allowlist via the command browser. |
| Enable debug log | On | Write a debug log file. See Troubleshooting. |
| Log file path | .obsidian/plugins/cortex/cortex-debug.log | Vault-relative path for the log file. Defaults to the plugin folder so it stays out of your vault and git history. |
| Log verbosity | Normal | Normal logs session events and errors. Verbose adds raw stream data and token breakdowns. |
| @-mention file types | md, fountain, txt | Comma-separated file extensions included in the @ autocomplete dropdown. |
| Inject split-pane files | On | When in split-pane view, include all visible file paths as active note context. |