Memphora MCP Server

Add persistent memory to Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI assistants using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Its README documents 5 tools, including memphora_search, memphora_store, memphora_extract_conversation. 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 Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2025-12-10 · ★ 3 · #202 OF 259 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install Memphora

before you install - you'll need

Set MEMPHORA_API_KEY before connecting. MEMPHORA_USER_ID is optional or environment-specific per the README.

Claude Code

claude mcp add memphora-memphora-mcp -- uvx memphora-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memphora-memphora-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "memphora-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

pypi package memphora-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

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

03 · What Memphora can do

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

What you can build

With this server connected, an agent can search memories for relevant information, extract memories from a conversation, list all stored memories, and delete a specific memory.

The 5 tools it gives your agent

Extracted from the project's README - what Memphora lets an agent do.

memphora_search: - Search memories for relevant information
memphora_store: - Store new information for future recall
memphora_extract_conversation: - Extract memories from a conversation
memphora_list_memories: - List all stored memories
memphora_delete: - Delete a specific memory

04 · Who maintains Memphora

Memphora is maintained by memphora. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Dec 2025.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/memphora/memphora-mcp
category: memory - ranked #202 of 259 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.Memphora/memphora (active, first published 2025-12-07 · 2 versions)
packages: pypi:memphora-mcp

06 · Memphora FAQ

Is Memphora still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2025-12-10. We re-verify nightly.

What can Memphora do?

With this server connected, an agent can search memories for relevant information, extract memories from a conversation, list all stored memories, and delete a specific memory.

How do I install Memphora?

Run `uvx memphora-mcp`. The README documents 2 environment variables (MEMPHORA_API_KEY, MEMPHORA_USER_ID) to set first. Set MEMPHORA_API_KEY before connecting. MEMPHORA_USER_ID is optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Memphora 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 Memphora

Alternatives to Memphora

Maintained memory servers if Memphora isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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