Brainbox MCP Server

Hebbian memory for AI coding agents. Learns which files you access together, which errors lead to which fixes, and which tool chains you use most - then recalls them instantly. 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 2026-02-22 · ★ 13 · #187 OF 259 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Brainbox

Claude Code

claude mcp add thebasedcapital-brainbox -- npx -y brainbox-hebbian

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thebasedcapital-brainbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "brainbox-hebbian"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

npm package brainbox-hebbian - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

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

03 · What Brainbox can do

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

Latest releases

v5.0.0 · 2026-02-22

What's New in v5.0 · BrainBox v5.0 is the most complete Hebbian memory system for AI coding agents. Zero vectors. Zero RAG. Pure co-access learning. · New Features · Session Intent Capture - records what you were…

04 · Who maintains Brainbox

brainbox is maintained by thebasedcapital. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/thebasedcapital/brainbox
category: memory - ranked #187 of 259 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.thebasedcapital/brainbox (active, first published 2026-02-22)
packages: npm:brainbox-hebbian

06 · Brainbox FAQ

What is Brainbox?

Is Brainbox still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-02-22. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Brainbox?

Run `npx -y brainbox-hebbian`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Brainbox 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 Brainbox

Alternatives to Brainbox

Maintained memory servers if Brainbox isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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