Cognitive AI Memory MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Cognitive AI Memory in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cognitive-ai-memory -e DATABASE_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e DATABASE_URL ghcr.io/your-memory/cognitive-ai-memory:1.0.2

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cognitive-ai-memory": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "DATABASE_URL",
        "ghcr.io/your-memory/cognitive-ai-memory:1.0.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cognitive AI Memory MCP server do?

Ebbinghaus-based persistent memory for Claude. Memories decay with time, strengthen on recall.

Is the Cognitive AI Memory MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Cognitive AI Memory run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Cognitive AI Memory to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cognitive-ai-memory -e DATABASE_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e DATABASE_URL ghcr.io/your-memory/cognitive-ai-memory:1.0.2

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