# Mcp Shared Memory

> Universal Shared MCP Memory Server - Multi-tool compatible memory management for AI assistants across Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and more.

- **Type:** MCP server
- **Install:** `agentstack add mcp-ideas-net-studio-mcp-shared-memory`
- **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior
- **Seller:** [Ideas-Net-Studio](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/ideas-net-studio)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Integrations](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/integrations)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [Ideas-Net-Studio](https://github.com/Ideas-Net-Studio)
- **Source:** https://github.com/Ideas-Net-Studio/mcp-shared-memory
- **Website:** https://ideas-net-studio.github.io/mcp-shared-memory/

## Install

```sh
agentstack add mcp-ideas-net-studio-mcp-shared-memory
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# MCP Memory Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured memory management across chat sessions for all MCP-enabled tools and applications, specifically designed for project-based work.

> 💡 **New in v0.1.2**: Version tracking and update notifications! Ask your AI assistant: "What's new in mcp-shared-memory?"

## Quick Start

### Usage with npx (Recommended)

You can run the server directly without installing it:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shared-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-shared-memory"]
    }
  }
}
```

### Manual Installation

```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Ideas-Net-Studio/mcp-shared-memory.git
cd mcp-shared-memory

# Install and Build
npm install
npm run build

# Configure your MCP tool
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shared-memory": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-memory/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}
```

## Documentation

| Document                                                      | Description                                       |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **[USAGE.md](docs/USAGE.md)**                                 | Complete usage guide with setup for all MCP tools |
| **[CHANGELOG.md](docs/CHANGELOG.md)**                         | Version history and release notes                 |
| **[instructions_template.md](docs/instructions_template.md)** | AI assistant instructions template                |
| **[CONTRIBUTING.md](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md)**                   | Contribution guidelines and workflow              |

## Compatible Tools

Works with any MCP-enabled tool:

- **Claude Desktop** - Anthropic's desktop application
- **Cursor** - AI-powered code editor
- **Windsurf** - AI development environment
- **Cline** - VS Code extension for AI assistance
- **RooCode** - AI coding assistant
- **Warp** - Modern terminal with AI features
- **Antigravity** - AI development platform
- **And more...** - Any tool supporting the Model Context Protocol

## Key Features

- **Project-Specific Memory**: Store memories within project directories
- **Flexible Configuration**: Hidden or visible configuration files
- **Multi-Tool Support**: Works seamlessly across all MCP tools
- **Git Integration**: Share project memories with your team
- **Automatic Detection**: Smart project configuration detection
- **Structured Storage**: Organized memory with entities, concepts, and sessions

## Project Structure

Create a configuration file in your project root:

### Hidden Configuration (Recommended)

```json
{
  "memoryDir": ".context/memory",
  "enabled": true,
  "description": "My project"
}
```

File: `.mcp-memory.json`

### Visible Configuration

```json
{
  "memoryDir": "memory",
  "enabled": true,
  "description": "My project"
}
```

File: `mcp-memory.json`

## Testing

```bash
# Run configuration tests
npm test

# Run server tests
npm run test:server

# Run client tests
npm run test:client
```

## Development

```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Development mode
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build
```

## Contributing

We welcome contributions! See [docs/CONTRIBUTING.md](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed guidelines on how to fork, modify, and submit PRs.

## License

MIT

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> **For detailed documentation, see the [docs/](docs/) folder.**

> **🍴 Fork Status**: This is a fork of the original [ebailey78/mcp-memory](https://github.com/ebailey78/mcp-memory) repository, which appears to no longer be actively maintained. This fork continues development with multi-tool compatibility, enhanced configuration options, and improved testing.

## Source & license

This open-source MCP server is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [Ideas-Net-Studio](https://github.com/Ideas-Net-Studio)
- **Source:** [Ideas-Net-Studio/mcp-shared-memory](https://github.com/Ideas-Net-Studio/mcp-shared-memory)
- **License:** MIT
- **Homepage:** https://ideas-net-studio.github.io/mcp-shared-memory/

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** no
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** no
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/mcp-ideas-net-studio-mcp-shared-memory
- Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/ideas-net-studio
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