MCP AutoMem

What MCP AutoMem does

MCP AutoMem gives MCP-compatible AI clients access to persistent memory through the AutoMem service. It is intended for information that should remain available beyond one conversation, including decisions, working patterns, project context, and personal preferences.

The memory backend uses a graph-vector design built around FalkorDB and Qdrant. Vector retrieval helps locate relevant memories, while graph relationships connect related memories. The service supports 11 public relationship types for authoring associations; retrieved results can also contain read-only system or internal relationships that are not valid inputs when creating associations.

Memory is available across supported clients and devices when they use the same AutoMem service. Local deployments suit single-machine use, while a hosted endpoint can provide shared access across Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

How it works

The MCP server acts as the client-facing connection to an AutoMem endpoint. An AI client invokes memory operations to recall relevant context, save information judged to be durable, and associate related memories. Claude Code can also use bundled hooks for silent recall and store tracking, while Cursor setup can add project rules and a session-start recall hook.

The backend must be running separately from the MCP server. A local development AutoMem service is available at http://localhost:8001 when started with the AutoMem project’s development command. Hosted deployments, including Railway-based deployments, can be used by supplying their endpoint and authentication details.

Setup and configuration

The guided installer is available through npm:

npx @verygoodplugins/mcp-automem install

It helps select where AutoMem runs, checks the endpoint, writes environment configuration, and configures supported agents. It presents a review plan before changing files and creates .bak backups for modified files. Use --dry-run to preview changes or --yes for non-interactive installation. setup is an alias for install, and config prints configuration snippets again.

Claude Desktop can use the downloadable .mcpb extension. During setup, provide the AutoMem API URL and, when required by the deployment, an API key. The extension contains a fixed MCP server version and must be reinstalled from a newer bundle to update it.

Claude Code also provides a plugin installation path. Cursor can be configured by the guided installer or with an existing endpoint using the cursor command. Windows users running Claude Code hooks need a POSIX shell such as Git Bash, MSYS2, or WSL.

Tools and capabilities

• Recall stored context for a current conversation or task.
• Store durable memories through the MCP memory interface.
• Associate memories using supported relationship types.
• Reuse memory across sessions, clients, projects, and devices.
• Connect to local, hosted, or existing AutoMem endpoints.
• Support remote MCP access through an optional HTTP sidecar for compatible platforms.

The optional remote sidecar supports Streamable HTTP or SSE connections for platforms such as ChatGPT Developer Mode connectors, Claude.ai web and mobile, and ElevenLabs Agents.