Memory Bank MCP

# Custom Memory Bank Folder Name ## Overview Memory Bank MCP allows you to customize the name of the folder where the Memory Bank is stored. This feature provides greater flexibility for projects that may already have a `memory-bank` directory for other purposes or that want to use a different naming convention. ## Configuration Options ### Command Line Option You can specify a custom folder name using the `--folder` or `-f` command line option: ```bash # Use a custom folder name npx @movibe/memory-bank-mcp --folder custom-memory # Combine with other options npx @movibe/memory-bank-mcp --path /path/to/project --folder custom-memory --mode code ``` ### Default Value If no folder name is specified, Memory Bank MCP will use `memory-bank` as the default folder name. ## How It Works When you specify a custom folder name, Memory Bank MCP will: 1. Create the Memory Bank in `<project_path>/<folder_name>` when initializing a new Memory Bank 2. Look for an existing Memory Bank in `<project_path>/<folder_name>` when setting a custom path 3. Use the specified folder name for all operations that involve the Memory Bank directory ## Examples ### Using a Custom Folder Name ```bash # Initialize a Memory Bank with a custom folder name npx @movibe/memory-bank-mcp --folder my-memory-bank initialize_memory_bank path=. # This will create the Memory Bank in ./my-memory-bank ``` ### Using Different Folder Names for Different Projects ```bash # Project 1 cd /path/to/project1 npx @movibe/memory-bank-mcp --folder project1-memory initialize_memory_bank path=. # Project 2 cd /path/to/project2 npx @movibe/memory-bank-mcp --folder project2-memory initialize_memory_bank path=. ``` ### Using with MCP Tools When using MCP tools, the custom folder name will be automatically used: ``` /mcp memory-bank-mcp initialize_memory_bank path=. ``` If you've started the Memory Bank MCP server with a custom folder name, the above command will create the Memory Bank in the specified folder. ## Benefits - **Flexibility**: Use any folder name that fits your project's naming conventions - **Compatibility**: Avoid conflicts with existing directories - **Organization**: Use different folder names for different types of Memory Banks - **Clarity**: Choose descriptive names that reflect the purpose of the Memory Bank ## Limitations - Once a Memory Bank is initialized with a specific folder name, you should continue using the same folder name for that Memory Bank - Changing the folder name after initialization will not automatically migrate existing Memory Bank files - The folder name is applied globally to all Memory Bank operations during a session ## Best Practices - Choose a descriptive folder name that reflects the purpose of the Memory Bank - Use consistent folder names across related projects - Document the folder name used for each project to ensure consistency - Consider using configuration files or scripts to ensure consistent folder names across environments