ArkHive MCP Server

Local-first governed memory for AI agents, with persistent identity, tamper-evident history, verification, and constraint-aware decisions.

Local serverstdio

What is the ArkHive MCP Server?

arkhive is an MCP project maintained in the sammyboi81/arkhive repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “Local-first governed memory for AI agents, with persistent identity, tamper-evident history, verification, and constraint-aware decisions”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Local setup

The project provides a local client configuration using arkhive-mcp. Follow the repository’s build and installation steps before copying it, and replace example paths with the paths on your own computer.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
birthCreates a stable agent identity with an explicit covenant.
rememberAppends a hash-linked, tamper-evident record for a born identity.
recallRetrieves prior records so an agent can ground the current session.
verifyRecomputes and checks the local chain for later alteration or broken links.
governEvaluates an action against deterministic constraints and records the verdict.

How to install the ArkHive MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arkhive": {
      "command": "arkhive-mcp",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

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