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open-memex MCP server

stoneskin/open-memex

Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents: plain Markdown as the source of truth with SQLite FTS5 search, one memory shared across VS Code, Visual Studio, Cursor, opencode and Claude Code, and team sharing via git PRs.

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Install open-memex in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the open-memex MCP server do?

Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents: plain Markdown as the source of truth with SQLite FTS5 search, one memory shared across VS Code, Visual Studio, Cursor, opencode and Claude Code, and team sharing via git PRs.

Is the open-memex 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 open-memex run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add open-memex to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add open-memex -- npx -y open-memex

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