Basic Memory
Basic Memory is an MCP server that gives AI chats a persistent memory stored as Markdown files for people who repeat project context every session.
What it is good for
- Stopping repeated re-explanation of a project to an AI assistant
- Keeping a searchable log of notes and learnings across AI sessions
- Sharing one knowledge base between Claude, Cursor, and other AI apps
- Syncing AI-written notes with an Obsidian vault on your computer
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Guided command-line setup
Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.
- Cost
- Free tier plus paid plans
- Type
- MCP server or connector
- Tasks
- Works with
- Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, ChatGPT, Obsidian
Momentum
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- Best rank
- None yet
- GitHub stars
- 4,447
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is Basic Memory free?
- It has a free plan and paid plans, according to its own description.
- Do I need to know how to code to use Basic Memory?
- You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.
- What does Basic Memory work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, ChatGPT, and Obsidian.
- What is Basic Memory good for?
- Stopping repeated re-explanation of a project to an AI assistant, keeping a searchable log of notes and learnings across AI sessions, sharing one knowledge base between Claude, Cursor, and other AI apps, and syncing AI-written notes with an Obsidian vault on your computer.
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