Engram
Local-first persistent memory for AI agents — SQLite + local embeddings, MCP-native, no cloud.
Install
registry version 1.6.3
npm
npx -y @hbarefoot/engramnpm
npx -y @hbarefoot/engram@1.6.3
Setup by client
Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram"
]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram@1.6.3"
]
}
}
}Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.
terminal
claude mcp add engram-3 -- npx -y @hbarefoot/engram
claude mcp add engram-3 -- npx -y @hbarefoot/engram@1.6.3
Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram"
]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram@1.6.3"
]
}
}
}Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram"
]
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram@1.6.3"
]
}
}
}Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.
mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram"
]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"engram-3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hbarefoot/engram@1.6.3"
]
}
}
}Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.
GitHub
⭐ 9 stars · 最近更新于 114 天前 · MIT license
About this server
Engram Persistent memory for AI agents. In process. No infra. Give your AI agent the memory of a colleague who's worked with you for years — without cloud, API keys, or Docker. ⭐ Useful to you? Star it on GitHub — it's the simplest way to help others find Engram.…
Summary from the project README — github.com/HBarefoot/engram
Distributed as npm, listed under Knowledge & Memory. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Engram MCP server do?
Engram Persistent memory for AI agents. In process. No infra. Give your AI agent the memory of a colleague who's worked with you for years — without cloud, API keys, or Docker. ⭐ Useful to you? Star it on GitHub — it's the simplest way to help others find Engram.
How do I install Engram?
Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Engram free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/HBarefoot/engram. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.
Which clients support Engram?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.
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