Memory Kernel MCP Server

Memory Kernel is a small local memory layer for AI agents. It helps you save useful things such as decisions, constraints, tasks, facts, and notes in a local SQLite database, then pull back only the few memories that matter for the current task.

People connecting memory tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-06-15 · ★ 3 · #179 OF 259 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Apache-2.0 · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Memory Kernel

before you install - you'll need

MEMORY_KERNEL_DB

Environment variables documented in the project's README - it lists which are required and which have defaults.

Claude Code

claude mcp add artem362-memory-kernel -- uvx amormorri-memory-kernel

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artem362-memory-kernel": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "amormorri-memory-kernel"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 Apache-2.0 - declared in the repository

pypi package amormorri-memory-kernel - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.Artem362 is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Memory Kernel can do

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

Latest releases

v0.2.0 · 2026-05-11

0.2.0 - 2026-05-10 · Second release. Focused on Ukrainian-language quality, day-to-day inspectability, and write-path performance. · New CLI commands: · list - browse recent memories with --scope / --kind / --tags /…

04 · Who maintains Memory Kernel

Memory Kernel is maintained by artem362. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Apr 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/artem362/memory-kernel
category: memory - ranked #179 of 259 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.Artem362/memory-kernel (active, first published 2026-06-12)
packages: pypi:amormorri-memory-kernel

06 · Memory Kernel FAQ

What is Memory Kernel?

Is Memory Kernel still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-06-15. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Memory Kernel?

Run `uvx amormorri-memory-kernel`. The README documents one environment variable (MEMORY_KERNEL_DB) to set first. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Memory Kernel run locally?

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

07 · Alternatives to Memory Kernel

Alternatives to Memory Kernel

Maintained memory servers if Memory Kernel isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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