Norn MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Norn in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add norn -- npx -y @samad001z/norn-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "norn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@samad001z/norn-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Local-first, persistent memory for AI coding agents — remember, recall, forget, and list, over MCP.

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

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

Run: claude mcp add norn -- npx -y @samad001z/norn-server

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