Sovseal Memory MCP Server
Zero-knowledge, local-first AI memory for work you can't send to the cloud. One private memory across Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and every MCP client - plaintext physically never leaves your machine.
People connecting browser automation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-08-05 · ★ 7 · #101 OF 196 MAINTAINED BROWSER AUTOMATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
Apache-2.0 · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Sovseal Memory
before you install - you'll need
Set SOVSEAL_TRANSPORT, SOVSEAL_ENDPOINT before connecting.
Claude Code
claude mcp add sovseal-core -- npx -y @sovseal/mcp-server Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"sovseal-core": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sovseal/mcp-server"
]
}
}
} 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
npm package @sovseal/mcp-server - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@sovseal)
registry registry publisher io.github.bobybarack is not the repo owner (sovseal) - the registry entry was published by someone else
03 · Who maintains Sovseal Memory
sovseal-memory is maintained by sovseal. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to May 2026.
04 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/sovseal/core
- category
- browser automation - ranked #101 of 196 actively-maintained browser automation servers as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.bobybarack/sovseal-memory (active, first published 2026-08-04)
- packages
- npm:@sovseal/mcp-server
05 · Sovseal Memory FAQ
What is Sovseal Memory?
Zero-knowledge, local-first AI memory for work you can't send to the cloud. One private memory across Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and every MCP client - plaintext physically never leaves your machine.
Is Sovseal Memory still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-05. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Sovseal Memory?
Run `npx -y @sovseal/mcp-server`. The README documents 2 environment variables (SOVSEAL_TRANSPORT, SOVSEAL_ENDPOINT) to set first. Set SOVSEAL_TRANSPORT, SOVSEAL_ENDPOINT before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Sovseal Memory 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.
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