# Install with uv (recommended)
uv tool install basic-memory

# Configure Claude Desktop (edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json)
# Add this to your config:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basic-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "basic-memory",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
# Now in Claude Desktop, you can:
# - Write notes with "Create a note about coffee brewing methods"
# - Read notes with "What do I know about pour over coffee?"
# - Search with "Find information about Ethiopian beans"

npx -y @smithery/cli install @basicmachines-co/basic-memory --client claude

I've been experimenting with different coffee brewing methods. Key things I've learned:

- Pour over gives more clarity in flavor than French press
- Water temperature is critical - around 205°F seems best
- Freshly ground beans make a huge difference

"Let's write a note about coffee brewing methods."

---
title: Coffee Brewing Methods
permalink: coffee-brewing-methods
tags:
- coffee
- brewing
---

# Coffee Brewing Methods

## Observations

- [method] Pour over provides more clarity and highlights subtle flavors
- [technique] Water temperature at 205°F (96°C) extracts optimal compounds
- [principle] Freshly ground beans preserve aromatics and flavor

## Relations

- relates_to [[Coffee Bean Origins]]
- requires [[Proper Grinding Technique]]
- affects [[Flavor Extraction]]

Look at `coffee-brewing-methods` for context about pour over coffee

Following relation 'relates_to [[Coffee Bean Origins]]':
- Found information about Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
- Notes on Colombian beans' nutty profile
- Altitude effects on bean characteristics

Following relation 'requires [[Proper Grinding Technique]]':
- Burr vs. blade grinder comparisons
- Grind size recommendations for different methods
- Impact of consistent particle size on extraction

title: <Entity title>
type: <The type of Entity> (e.g. note)
permalink: <a uri slug>

- <optional metadata> (such as tags) 

- [category] content #tag (optional context)

- [method] Pour over extracts more floral notes than French press
- [tip] Grind size should be medium-fine for pour over #brewing
- [preference] Ethiopian beans have bright, fruity flavors (especially from Yirgacheffe)
- [fact] Lighter roasts generally contain more caffeine than dark roasts
- [experiment] Tried 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio with good results
- [resource] James Hoffman's V60 technique on YouTube is excellent
- [question] Does water temperature affect extraction of different compounds differently?
- [note] My favorite local shop uses a 30-second bloom time

- relation_type [[WikiLink]] (optional context)

- pairs_well_with [[Chocolate Desserts]]
- grown_in [[Ethiopia]]
- contrasts_with [[Tea Brewing Methods]]
- requires [[Burr Grinder]]
- improves_with [[Fresh Beans]]
- relates_to [[Morning Routine]]
- inspired_by [[Japanese Coffee Culture]]
- documented_in [[Coffee Journal]]

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "basic-memory": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": ["basic-memory", "mcp"]
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "servers": {
    "basic-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["basic-memory", "mcp"]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basic-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "basic-memory",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basic-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "basic-memory",
        "--project",
        "your-project-name",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

write_note(title, content, folder, tags) - Create or update notes
read_note(identifier, page, page_size) - Read notes by title or permalink
build_context(url, depth, timeframe) - Navigate knowledge graph via memory:// URLs
search_notes(query, page, page_size) - Search across your knowledge base
recent_activity(type, depth, timeframe) - Find recently updated information
canvas(nodes, edges, title, folder) - Generate knowledge visualizations

"Create a note about our project architecture decisions"
"Find information about JWT authentication in my notes"
"Create a canvas visualization of my project components"
"Read my notes on the authentication system"
"What have I been working on in the past week?"