How do I enable semantic search embeddings?

Install Ollama locally and pull the nomic-embed-text model. The server uses Ollama at http://localhost:11434 by default.

What database does this server use for memory storage?

It uses a local SQLite database file, configurable via the ENGRAM_DB environment variable.

Which MCP clients are compatible with this server?

It works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.

What tools does this server expose to MCP clients?

It exposes remember, recall, history, forget, and stats tools for managing persistent memory.

Engram MCP

memorysemantic-searchsqlitelocalembeddings

SQLite-backed persistent semantic memory MCP server with local Ollama embeddings and keyword fallback.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

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Client Config & Setup

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Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cartisien-engram-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cartisien/engram-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Overview

This MCP server provides persistent semantic memory capabilities for AI agents using a local SQLite database. It supports semantic search via Ollama embeddings with a fallback to keyword search if embeddings are unavailable. The server exposes tools to remember, recall, view history, forget memories, and retrieve memory statistics. It is suitable for AI clients needing persistent, local-first memory without cloud dependencies.

Use cases

Store and retrieve agent memories persistently across sessions

Perform semantic search on stored memories using local embeddings

Manage conversation history and memory lifecycle

Delete specific memories or clear memory by session or date

Gather statistics on stored memories for analysis

Key features

SQLite-backed local memory storage

Semantic search using Ollama nomic-embed-text embeddings

Keyword search fallback if embeddings are unavailable

Tools for remember, recall, history, forget, and stats

Zero configuration and local-first operation

Compatible with multiple MCP clients

Capabilities & Tool Schemas (11)Verified live

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remember

Store a new memory with automatic entity extraction, theme detection, and relationship mapping.

recall

Retrieve relevant memories with entity, theme, and emotional context. Returns 360° relational intelligence around the query.

search

Raw hybrid search with pagination and filtering. Use for precise control over results.

context

Get 360° context around a specific entity, theme, or memory. Returns timeline, relationships, emotional arc, and key memories.

impact

Analyze how a new piece of information would affect existing memory structure. Detects conflicts, affected entities, and themes before storing.

detect_changes

Compare recent memory activity against a baseline period to identify new entities, theme shifts, emotional changes, and anomalies.

Documentation Overview

Engram MCP is a 🧠 Knowledge & Memory MCP server from Cartisien listed on AllMCPs. Persistent semantic memory for AI agents. SQLite-backed, local-first, zero config. Semantic search via Ollama embeddings (nomic-embed-text) with keyword fallback. remember, recall, history, forget, and stats tools. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and any MCP client.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Engram MCP

No, it uses local Ollama embeddings for semantic search and falls back to keyword search without requiring API keys or cloud access.

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