Memory MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Memory in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add germaniu-memory -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/germaniu/mcp-memory:0.6.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "germaniu-memory": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/germaniu/mcp-memory:0.6.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Memory MCP server do?

Local persistent memory for AI agents: SQLite + FTS5 (BM25) lexical search, zero external infra.

Is the 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 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 Memory to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add germaniu-memory -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/germaniu/mcp-memory:0.6.0

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