How do I install the inked 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.

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Inked MCP Server

A lightweight MCP server for encrypted memory management with Claude

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What is the Inked MCP Server?

A lightweight MCP server for encrypted memory management with Claude

What it actually does

A powerful MCP server for memory management with Claude apps. Fast, simple, and optionally enhanced with AI-powered search.

Fast text search — - Lightning-fast memory retrieval by default
AI-powered search — - Optional embedding-based semantic search currently not working as of 06/25/25
AI reranking — - Experimental reranking for even better results
Simple storage — - Plain text storage in SQLite (no encryption overhead)
Secure — - All data stored locally in ~/.inked/

Recorded tools

read — The read tool exposed by this server.
write — The write tool exposed by this server.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Inked MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inked": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@frgmt/inked"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Inked to read.”
“Use Inked to write.”

Frequently asked questions

A lightweight MCP server for encrypted memory management with Claude Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.