Memex (iamtouchskyer) MCP Server

Persistent memory for AI coding agents. Your agent remembers what it learned across sessions. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-07-18 · ★ 139 · #70 OF 259 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Memex (iamtouchskyer)

Claude Code

claude mcp add iamtouchskyer-memex -- npx -y @touchskyer/memex

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iamtouchskyer-memex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@touchskyer/memex"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

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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 @touchskyer/memex - the @touchskyer scope differs from the repo owner (iamtouchskyer); confirm it's the project's official package

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

03 · What Memex (iamtouchskyer) can do

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

Latest releases

v0.4.0 · 2026-07-18

address de-orphaning review findings · add memex link <from> <to> outbound-link primitive · suggest outbound links for new cards at write time · layer orphan report to only nag on actionable cards · SSH/auth error…

v0.1.30 · 2026-04-22

CLI fallback for Claude Code plugin environments. memex CLI is not in PATH when installed via plugin system. All 3 skill docs now include 3-column tool table, resolution order (PATH -> shell function -> MCP), and…

v0.1.27 · 2026-04-07

add npm publish step to release workflow · add agent instruction files with 4-layer sync scaffolding · support custom OpenAI base URL for embeddings · add whenToUse frontmatter to all skills · fix 3 high severity…

04 · Who maintains Memex (iamtouchskyer)

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

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/iamtouchskyer/memex
category: memory - ranked #70 of 259 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 1 release in the last 90 days (latest 2026-07-18)
registry: io.github.iamtouchskyer/memex (active, first published 2026-03-20 · 4 versions)
packages: npm:@touchskyer/memex

06 · Memex (iamtouchskyer) FAQ

What is Memex (iamtouchskyer)?

Persistent memory for AI coding agents. Your agent remembers what it learned across sessions. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Memex (iamtouchskyer) still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-07-18 and it shipped 1 release in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Memex (iamtouchskyer)?

Run `npx -y @touchskyer/memex`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Memex (iamtouchskyer) 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 Memex (iamtouchskyer)

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