Shodh Memory MCP Server

Persistent cognitive memory for AI agents and robots - with no LLM in the loop. Remembers what matters, forgets what doesn't, gets smarter with use. 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 Rust.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-24 · ★ 276 · #28 OF 259 MAINTAINED MEMORY · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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

01 · Install Shodh Memory

before you install - you'll need

Set SHODH_API_KEY, SHODH_ZENOH_ENABLED, SHODH_ZENOH_MODE, SHODH_ZENOH_LISTEN, SHODH_ZENOH_CONNECT, SHODH_ZENOH_PREFIX, SHODH_ZENOH_AUTO_TOPICS, SHODH_ENV, SHODH_API_KEYS, SHODH_MEMORY_PATH before connecting. SHODH_HOST, SHODH_PORT are optional or environment-specific per the README.

Claude Code

claude mcp add varun29ankus-shodh-memory -- npx -y @shodh/memory-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "varun29ankus-shodh-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shodh/memory-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 Apache-2.0 - declared in the repository

npm package @shodh/memory-mcp - the @shodh scope differs from the repo owner (varun29ankus); confirm it's the project's official package

registry namespace io.github.varun29ankuS is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Shodh Memory can do

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

Latest releases

gliner-bi-edge-onnx-v1 · 2026-07-14

ONNX export of knowledgator/gliner-bi-edge-v2.0 (Apache-2.0) - the shodh-memory production entity typer. · Exported via scripts/export_gliner_bi_edge.py (gliner 0.2.27, onnxruntime 1.27.0, torch 2.10, opset 19). Parity…

v0.2.0 · 2026-04-09

v0.2.0 · bincode → postcard - All write paths now use postcard. Read paths dual-decode (postcard-first, legacy fallback). Offline migration: shodh-memory-server migrate --storage <path>. · New Features · Entity…

v0.1.91 · 2026-03-19

remediate semgrep shell injection and command execution findings · unified shodh CLI (closes #12)

04 · Who maintains Shodh Memory

shodh-memory is maintained by varun29ankus. We track 2 MCP servers from varun29ankus - 2 actively maintained, 281 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Dec 2025. Full record: all servers from varun29ankus.

mif-tools Convert, validate, and inspect AI agent memories across formats ★ 5

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/varun29ankus/shodh-memory
category: memory - ranked #28 of 259 actively-maintained memory servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 1 release in the last 90 days (latest 2026-07-14)
registry: io.github.varun29ankuS/shodh-memory (active, first published 2025-12-06 · 8 versions)
packages: npm:@shodh/memory-mcp

06 · Shodh Memory FAQ

What is Shodh Memory?

Is Shodh Memory still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-24 and it shipped 1 release in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Shodh Memory?

Run `npx -y @shodh/memory-mcp`. The README documents 12 environment variables (SHODH_API_KEY, SHODH_ZENOH_ENABLED, SHODH_ZENOH_MODE…) to set first. Set SHODH_API_KEY, SHODH_ZENOH_ENABLED, SHODH_ZENOH_MODE, SHODH_ZENOH_LISTEN, SHODH_ZENOH_CONNECT, SHODH_ZENOH_PREFIX, SHODH_ZENOH_AUTO_TOPICS, SHODH_ENV, SHODH_API_KEYS, SHODH_MEMORY_PATH before connecting. SHODH_HOST, SHODH_PORT are optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Shodh 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.

07 · Alternatives to Shodh Memory

Alternatives to Shodh Memory

Maintained memory servers if Shodh Memory isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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