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# Memory MCP Server
A streamlined MCP server for AI agent memory management using Qdrant vector database.
## Overview
This memory server provides 6 essential memory management tools for AI agents running in Cursor IDE. It's built using the working cursor server pattern and stripped down to focus solely on memory operations.
## Features
### Memory Management Tools
1. **`set_agent_context`** - Set the current agent's context for memory operations
2. **`add_to_global_memory`** - Add information to global memory accessible by all agents
3. **`add_to_learned_memory`** - Add learned patterns or insights for future tasks
4. **`add_to_agent_memory`** - Add information to specific agent's memory
5. **`query_memory`** - Search and retrieve relevant information from memory
6. **`compare_against_learned_memory`** - Compare current situation against learned patterns
### Technical Features
- **Vector Database**: Qdrant for efficient similarity search
- **Embeddings**: sentence-transformers (all-MiniLM-L6-v2)
- **Memory Types**: Global, Learned, and Agent-specific memory collections
- **MCP Protocol**: 2024-11-05 compatible
- **Python Environment**: Uses cursor's Python environment for compatibility
## Installation & Setup
### Prerequisites
1. **Qdrant Vector Database** running on `localhost:6333`
2. **Python Environment** with required dependencies
3. **Cursor IDE** with MCP support
### Configuration
The server is configured in `~/.cursor/mcp.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory-server": {
"command": "/home/hannesn/.cache/pypoetry/virtualenvs/mcp-server-4zyLa6-K-py3.12/bin/python",
"args": [
"/media/hannesn/storage/Code/MCP/memory_server.py"
],
"cwd": "/media/hannesn/storage/Code/MCP",
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "/media/hannesn/storage/Code/MCP",
"QDRANT_HOST": "localhost",
"QDRANT_PORT": "6333",
"EMBEDDING_MODEL": "all-MiniLM-L6-v2",
"SIMILARITY_THRESHOLD": "0.8",
"MAX_RESULTS": "10",
"LOG_LEVEL": "INFO"
}
}
}
}
```
## Usage Examples
### Set Agent Context
```python
# Set context for current operations
set_agent_context(
agent_id="cursor-assistant",
context_type="coding-session",
description="Working on MCP memory server implementation"
)
```
### Add to Global Memory
```python
# Store information accessible by all agents
add_to_global_memory(
content="The memory server uses Qdrant for vector storage",
category="technical-knowledge",
importance=0.8
)
```
### Add Learned Insights
```python
# Store patterns learned from experience
add_to_learned_memory(
content="When MCP servers fail to connect, check Python environment compatibility",
pattern_type="troubleshooting",
confidence=0.9
)
```
### Query Memory
```python
# Search across all memory types
query_memory(
query="MCP server connection issues",
memory_types=["global", "learned", "agent"],
limit=5,
min_score=0.3
)
```
### Compare Against Learned Patterns
```python
# Find similar past experiences
compare_against_learned_memory(
situation="Server won't connect to Cursor",
comparison_type="troubleshooting",
limit=3
)
```
## Architecture
### Memory Collections
1. **Global Memory** (`global_memory`) - Shared knowledge across all agents
2. **Learned Memory** (`learned_memory`) - Patterns and insights from experience
3. **Agent Memory** (`agent_{agent_id}`) - Agent-specific memories
### Data Flow
1. **Input** → Text content
2. **Processing** → Generate embeddings using sentence-transformers
3. **Storage** → Store in appropriate Qdrant collection with metadata
4. **Retrieval** → Semantic search using vector similarity
5. **Output** → Ranked results with similarity scores
## Key Benefits
- **Working Implementation**: Based on proven cursor server pattern
- **Focused Scope**: Only memory management, no unnecessary complexity
- **Vector Search**: Semantic similarity for intelligent retrieval
- **Memory Types**: Organized storage for different use cases
- **MCP Compatible**: Works directly with Cursor IDE
## Testing
The server has been tested with:
- ✅ MCP protocol initialization
- ✅ Tools list retrieval (6 tools)
- ✅ Adding content to global memory
- ✅ Querying memory with semantic search
- ✅ Vector similarity scoring
## Success Criteria
This implementation successfully addresses the original requirements:
1. **Working MCP Server** - Connects to Cursor without issues
2. **Memory Management** - All 6 core memory operations functional
3. **Qdrant Integration** - Vector database working properly
4. **Cursor Compatibility** - Uses correct Python environment
5. **Simple Architecture** - Stripped down from complex cursor server
The server is ready for production use with Cursor IDE.