Remem MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Remem in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add remem -- npx -y @remem-ai/remem

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@remem-ai/remem"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Remem MCP server do?

Local-first memory for Claude Code and Codex: hooks capture sessions and an LLM distills them into SQLite, with auditable full-text and embedding recall.

Is the Remem 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 Remem run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Remem to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add remem -- npx -y @remem-ai/remem

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