Memoir MCP Server

Portable, project-scoped memory and session handoffs for coding agents. Memoir keeps decisions, rationale, goals, and next actions in readable local files. An MCP server lets an agent save and retrieve that context. Optional local, Git, and cloud backups move it between machines.

People who work with ai memory, developer tools and gemini and want it reachable from Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-15 · ★ 14 · #56 OF 304 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-09-18

MIT · JavaScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Memoir

Claude Code

claude mcp add camgitt-memoir -- npx -y memoir-cli

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "camgitt-memoir": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "memoir-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package memoir-cli - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

registry namespace io.github.camgitt is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Memoir can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v3.17.0 · 2026-09-09

Memoir 3.17.0 changes how session memory reaches the model, and adds a command for cleaning decisions that transcript capture invented. · The SessionStart hook now delivers the brief instead of asking for it. memoir…

v3.16.0 · 2026-09-07

Memoir 3.16.0 adds automatic recovery protection for the local project handoff used by Codex, Cursor and the optional browser view. · Durable local snapshots accompany saves. memoir work doctor reports handoff and…

v3.15.0 · 2026-09-07

Memoir's local project view now opens with short next actions. Open Details when you need the explanation, editing controls or history. · Records and Map share search, categories and appearance. · Switching views keeps…

04 · Who maintains Memoir

memoir is maintained by camgitt. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Mar 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/camgitt/memoir
category: memory - ranked #56 of 304 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-09-18.
release cadence: 4 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-09-09)
registry: io.github.camgitt/memoir (active, first published 2026-03-28)
packages: npm:memoir-cli

06 · Memoir FAQ

What is Memoir?

Is Memoir still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-18, its last commit was 2026-09-15 and it shipped 4 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Memoir?

Run `npx -y memoir-cli`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Memoir run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to Memoir

Alternatives to Memoir

Maintained memory servers if Memoir isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Memoir doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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