Longhand MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Longhand in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add longhand -- uvx longhand

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "longhand": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "longhand"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Longhand MCP server do?

Persistent local memory for Claude Code: indexes all sessions verbatim into SQLite and ChromaDB for semantic recall across your history, with no API calls.

Is the Longhand 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 Longhand run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Longhand to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add longhand -- uvx longhand

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