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io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory
Local-first knowledge management with bi-directional LLM sync via Markdown files.
No known CVEs
No license
Actively maintained
Last commit 0d ago
Works with most clients
Transport: stdio, sse, http
0 tools
Grade F
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"basic-memory": {
"args": [
"basic-memory",
"mcp",
"--project",
"your-project-name"
],
"command": "uvx"
}
}
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What io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory does
- Cross-device and multi-platform support is here. Your knowledge graph now works on desktop, web, and mobile. - Cloud is optional. The local-first open-source workflow continues as always. - OSS discount: use code BMFOSS for 20% off for 3 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory safe to use?
- io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
- How do I install io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory?
- io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory?
- io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
- Is io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory actively maintained?
- io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory is actively maintained — last commit was 0 days ago. It has 3,098 GitHub stars.
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