Install Engrim in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add engrim -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Engrim MCP server do?
Cross-model, local-first episodic memory engine for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and Antigravity. SQLite FTS5 (BM25) + 8MB static model2vec CPU embeddings via Reciprocal Rank Fusion; stdio MCP server for durable decisions, budget-capped boot context, and hybrid recall. Zero cloud, zero telemetry.
Is the Engrim 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 Engrim run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add Engrim to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/timgordontg/engrim, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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