Memory MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Memory in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add michael-denyer-memory -- uvx hot-memory-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "michael-denyer-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "hot-memory-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Memory MCP server do?

Two-tier memory (hot cache and cold semantic search) that promotes frequently used patterns, extracts knowledge from Claude outputs and links it in a graph.

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 michael-denyer-memory -- uvx hot-memory-mcp

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