What clients are compatible with Memory Server?

Memory Server is compatible with: Claude Desktop, Cursor. Check the server's documentation for client-specific setup instructions.

Memory Server

Q: How do I install Memory Server?

Install Memory Server by running: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop).

Official Featured

Knowledge graph-based persistent memory for AI assistants. Store and retrieve entities and relations.

Author

Anthropic

Installation

Run this command to install:

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory

Sample Configuration

Add this to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Use our MCP Manifest Generator to build complete configurations visually, or the MCP Config Validator to check your existing config.

Compatible Clients

Claude DesktopCursor

Details

Server ID	memory
Author	Anthropic
Category	Official
Compatible With	Claude Desktop, Cursor
Tags	memoryknowledge-graphofficial
GitHub	https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
GitHub Stars	79,000+

About Memory Server

Memory Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server created by Anthropic. It enables AI assistants to interact with Memory capabilities.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to external tools and data sources. By installing Memory Server, you give your AI assistant the ability to perform real actions through a standardized interface, rather than just generating text about them.

This server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor and has 79,000+ stars on GitHub. It falls under the "Official" category of MCP servers.

To get started, use our MCP Manifest Generator to create a complete configuration, or validate your existing setup with the MCP Config Validator.

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FAQ

How do I install Memory Server?

Run "npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory" in your terminal. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, this is typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows.

What clients work with Memory Server?

Memory Server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor. Each client has its own configuration file format, but the MCP server setup is similar across all of them.

What can I do with Memory Server?

Knowledge graph-based persistent memory for AI assistants. Store and retrieve entities and relations. Once configured, your AI assistant can interact with these capabilities through natural language commands, making it possible to perform real actions directly from your AI chat interface.