Engram MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Engram in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add rwnalds-engram -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/rwnalds/engram:0.1.2

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rwnalds-engram": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/rwnalds/engram:0.1.2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Engram MCP server do?

Git-backed, Obsidian-compatible Markdown second brain for agents: search ranks live notes above superseded ones, with per-agent tokens and a git audit trail.

Is the Engram 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 Engram run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Engram to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rwnalds-engram -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/rwnalds/engram:0.1.2

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