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Engram MCP server

HBarefoot/engram

Offline persistent agent memory on SQLite with local embeddings, hybrid semantic and full-text recall, secret detection and contradiction handling.

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Source code Website

Install Engram in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add hbarefoot-engram -- npx -y @hbarefoot/engram
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hbarefoot-engram": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hbarefoot/engram"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Engram MCP server do?

Offline persistent agent memory on SQLite with local embeddings, hybrid semantic and full-text recall, secret detection and contradiction handling.

Is the Engram 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 Engram run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Engram to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add hbarefoot-engram -- npx -y @hbarefoot/engram

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