How do I install the claude memory mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `CLAUDE_MEMORY_DISABLE_SQLITE`, `CLAUDE_MCP_LOG_FORMAT`, `CLAUDE_MEMORY_PATH` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Claude Memory MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides persistent, searchable conversation memory across multiple AI platforms. Store, search, and

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What is the Claude Memory MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides persistent, searchable conversation memory across multiple AI platforms. Store, search, and retrieve

The short version

🔍 Sub-millisecond full-text search via SQLite FTS5 with relevance ranking
🏷️ Automatic topic extraction — 574+ unique topics across 2,000+ associations
📊 Weekly summaries with insights and patterns
🗃️ Organized file storage by date and topic
🤖 Multi-platform support — Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor AI, and custom formats
🔌 MCP integration for Claude Desktop and Claude Code

What it needs from you

Python 3.11+ (tested with 3.11.12) - Ubuntu/WSL environment recommended - Claude Desktop (for MCP integration)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Claude Memory MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "universal-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "universal-memory-mcp"
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.11+ (tested with 3.11.12) - Ubuntu/WSL environment recommended - Claude Desktop (for MCP integration)

Example prompts to try

“Use Claude Memory MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Claude Memory MCP to Installation.”
“Use Claude Memory MCP to Testing.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides persistent, searchable conversation memory across multiple AI platforms. Store, search, and retrieve Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.