How do I install the memory py mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `MEMORY_FILE_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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Memory Py MCP Server

A complete Python port of the official [TypeScript MCP memory server](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/memory). This

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What is the Memory Py MCP Server?

A complete Python port of the official TypeScript MCP memory server. This server provides

What the server does

Complete Knowledge Graph Management — Store and manage entities, relations, and observations
JSONL File Format — Compatible with the TypeScript version's file format
9 MCP Tools — Full feature parity with the original TypeScript implementation
Search Capabilities — Query entities by name, type, or observation content
Graph Traversal — Explore entity connections and relationships
Environment Configuration — Customizable storage location

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.8 or higher - macOS (tested platform)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Memory Py MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/mcp_memory_server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEMORY_FILE_PATH": "/path/to/memory.json"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.8 or higher - macOS (tested platform)

Variable	Description	Required
MEMORY_FILE_PATH	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Memory Py to Prerequisites.”
“Use Memory Py to Contributing.”

Frequently asked questions

A complete Python port of the official [TypeScript MCP memory server](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/memory). This server provides Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.