Memory Server MCP
A MCP server for persistent memory storage with advanced features like tagging, timestamping, expiration, content search, and inter-memory linking. Built for integration with MCP clients like Claude for Desktop.
Features
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Save/Update Memories (
save_memory): Store or update a memory with a unique key and value. Supports optional tags and expiration settings.key(string): Unique identifier for the memory.value(string): The content of the memory.tags(array of strings, optional): A list of tags to associate with the memory. If provided, replaces existing tags. Pass an empty array to remove all tags.expires_in_seconds(number, optional): The number of seconds until this memory expires. Pass0or a negative number to remove expiration.
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Recall Memory (
recall_memory): Retrieve a memory by its key, including its value, associated tags, creation timestamp, last updated timestamp, and expiration timestamp. -
List Memories (
list_memories): List all non-expired memory keys. Optionally, filter memories by a specific tag.tag(string, optional): Filter memories by this tag.
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Delete Memory (
delete_memory): Permanently remove a memory by its key. Also removes any links pointing to the deleted memory. -
List All Tags (
list_all_tags): Get a list of all unique tags currently in use across all non-expired memories. -
Search Memory Content (
search_memory_content): Search for memories whose content (value) contains a given query string (case-insensitive, non-expired memories only). -
Link Memories (
link_memories): Create a directed link from a source memory to a target memory with a specified relationship type.source_key(string): The key of the memory from which the link originates.target_key(string): The key of the memory to which the link points.relationship_type(string): The type of relationship (e.g.,related_to,depends_on,is_part_of).
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Get Linked Memories (
get_linked_memories): Retrieve a list of memories linked from a given source memory, optionally filtered by relationship type.
Installation & Usage
Quick Start with npx (Recommended)
npx memory-server-mcp
Global Installation
npm install -g memory-server-mcp
memory-server-mcp
Usage with MCP Clients
Claude for Desktop
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Add MCP Server Configuration: In your Claude for Desktop settings, add a new MCP server:
{ "mcpServers": { "memory": { "command": "npx", "args": ["memory-server-mcp"] } } } -
Restart Claude for Desktop to load the new server.
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Start using memory commands in your conversations with Claude.
Example Usage
Once connected to an MCP client, you can use commands like:
Save a memory about my project:
Key: project_status
Value: Working on memory server MCP, almost ready for release
Tags: work, mcp, nodejs
Recall what I saved about my project status.
Search for memories containing "nodejs".
Link my project memory to related technologies.