Genome MCP Server

Open memory for AI agents. Same answer accuracy as Mem0 - but ~1,000× cheaper to store, runs fully offline, and keeps an auditable record. 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 2026-08-20 · ★ 5 · #81 OF 259 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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

01 · Install Genome

before you install - you'll need

Set GENOME_ALLOW_NO_AUTH, GENOME_API_KEY before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add northtekdevs-genome -- uvx genome-memory

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "northtekdevs-genome": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "genome-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

repo age created 2026-07-14 - young repo, little track record yet

license Apache-2.0 - declared in the repository

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

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

03 · What Genome can do

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

Latest releases

v1.0.6 · 2026-08-17

Fixes the MCP server hanging forever on the first remember/recall on Windows (import-lock deadlock in the tool worker thread). The embedding model now loads at startup on the main thread, so the first tool call answers…

v1.0.5 · 2026-08-17

Adds server.json and the mcp-name README marker for the official MCP Registry listing.

v1.0.4 · 2026-08-17

Fixed · pip install genome-memory[mcp] crashed on import with mcp 2.0. The mcp extra was unbounded (mcp>=1.2); mcp 2.0.0 removed mcp.server.fastmcp, so a fresh install resolved 2.0.0 and genome-mcp failed at startup.…

04 · Who maintains Genome

genome is maintained by northtekdevs. We track 2 MCP servers from northtekdevs - 2 actively maintained, 8 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from May 2026. Full record: all servers from northtekdevs.

lossless-context-mcp Agent context flight recorder: restore after compaction, fan-out packs, signed git-bound receipts. ★ 3

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/northtekdevs/genome
category: memory - ranked #81 of 259 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 7 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-17)
registry: io.github.NORTHTEKDevs/genome (active, first published 2026-08-17 · 2 versions)
packages: pypi:genome-memory

06 · Genome FAQ

What is Genome?

Open memory for AI agents. Same answer accuracy as Mem0 - but ~1,000× cheaper to store, runs fully offline, and keeps an auditable record. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Genome still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-20 and it shipped 7 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Genome?

Run `uvx genome-memory`. The README documents 2 environment variables (GENOME_ALLOW_NO_AUTH, GENOME_API_KEY) to set first. Set GENOME_ALLOW_NO_AUTH, GENOME_API_KEY before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Genome 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 Genome

Alternatives to Genome

Maintained memory servers if Genome isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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