MCP Memory Server
An MCP server that gives Claude persistent memory by storing conversation context, entities, and enabling semantic search across sessions.
README
๐ง MCP Memory Server
Advanced Memory System for Claude Desktop - Transform Claude into an AI assistant with photographic memory using MCP (Model Context Protocol).
โจ What it does
Imagine Claude with persistent memory that:
- ๐ง Remembers everything from your conversations
- ๐ Automatically retrieves context when you reference past topics
- ๐ค Understands references like "that project", "this company", "he/she"
- ๐ Builds knowledge over time across all your sessions
- ๐ ๏ธ Auto-captures results from web searches and other tools
๐ Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- Azure Cosmos DB account
- OpenAI API key
- Claude Desktop
Installation
git clone https://github.com/PlumyCat/mcp-memory-server.git
cd mcp-memory-server
npm install
npm run build
Configuration
- Environment setup:
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your API keys
- Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-memory-server/dist/index.js"],
"cwd": "/path/to/mcp-memory-server"
}
}
}
- Test the magic:
You: "I'm working on a TypeScript project using CosmosDB"
Claude: [Responds normally + automatic background storage]
# Later...
You: "What was that project we discussed?"
Claude: "You mentioned working on a TypeScript project using CosmosDB..."
๐ฏ Key Features
๐ง Intelligent Memory Storage
- Automatic entity extraction (people, companies, projects, tools)
- Semantic storage with OpenAI embeddings
- Conversation context preservation
- Smart deduplication
๐ Advanced Search & Retrieval
- Semantic similarity search
- Entity relationship mapping
- Timeline-based retrieval
- Context-aware responses
๐ค Entity Resolution
- Automatic pronoun resolution ("he" โ "John Smith")
- Reference understanding ("that company" โ "Microsoft")
- Cross-conversation entity linking
- Confidence scoring
๐ Analytics & Insights
- Conversation pattern analysis
- Entity interaction timelines
- Knowledge growth tracking
- Usage statistics
๐ ๏ธ Available Tools
The server provides 6 MCP tools for Claude:
| Tool | Description | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|
memory_store |
Store information with auto entity extraction | Automatically triggered during conversations |
memory_search |
Semantic search through stored memories | "Find all discussions about React" |
context_inject |
Get relevant context for current query | "What did we discuss about this project?" |
entity_resolve |
Resolve references to actual entities | "Who is 'he' referring to?" |
conversation_analyze |
Analyze conversation patterns | "Show my discussion statistics" |
memory_timeline |
Get timeline of entity interactions | "Timeline of Microsoft mentions" |
๐ Project Structure
mcp-memory-server/
โโโ src/
โ โโโ config/ # Azure Cosmos DB configuration
โ โโโ memory/ # Core memory system (RAG, storage, graph)
โ โโโ types/ # TypeScript type definitions
โ โโโ utils/ # Entity extraction, context injection
โ โโโ server.ts # Main MCP server implementation
โโโ scripts/ # Maintenance and health check scripts
โโโ tests/ # Unit and integration tests
โโโ docs/ # Technical documentation
โโโ dist/ # Compiled JavaScript (generated)
๐๏ธ Architecture
Core Components
- RAG System: Vector similarity search with OpenAI embeddings
- Entity Extractor: NLP-based entity recognition with custom patterns
- Memory Storage: Optimized CosmosDB integration with smart indexing
- Context Injector: Intelligent context retrieval for conversations
- Graph Engine: Entity relationship mapping and traversal
Data Flow
graph TD
A[User Message] --> B[Entity Extraction]
B --> C[Embedding Generation]
C --> D[CosmosDB Storage]
D --> E[Semantic Search]
E --> F[Context Injection]
F --> G[Enhanced Claude Response]
๐ง Configuration
Environment Variables
# Azure Cosmos DB
COSMOS_ENDPOINT=https://your-account.documents.azure.com:443/
COSMOS_KEY=your-primary-key
COSMOS_DATABASE_NAME=memory-db
COSMOS_CONTAINER_CONVERSATIONS=conversations
COSMOS_CONTAINER_ENTITIES=entities
# OpenAI
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key
# Optional
NODE_ENV=production
LOG_LEVEL=info
MEMORY_RETENTION_DAYS=30
Advanced Configuration
See Configuration Guide for detailed setup options.
๐งช Testing
# Run all tests
npm test
# Health check
npm run health-check
# Test memory functionality
npm run test-memory
๐ Performance
- Storage: Optimized CosmosDB indexing for sub-100ms queries
- Search: Vector similarity with 95%+ accuracy
- Memory: Efficient entity deduplication and compression
- Scalability: Handles 1000+ entities with consistent performance
๐ฃ๏ธ Roadmap
โ Completed
- Core memory storage and retrieval
- Entity extraction and resolution
- Semantic search with embeddings
- CosmosDB integration
- MCP server implementation
๐ In Progress
- [ ] Intelligent entity deduplication
- [ ] Auto-capture of all MCP tool results
- [ ] Enhanced entity classification patterns
- [ ] Contradiction detection system
๐ฎ Planned
- [ ] Multi-user memory isolation
- [ ] Graph traversal with Gremlin queries
- [ ] Advanced analytics dashboard
- [ ] Memory compression and archiving
See Roadmap for detailed feature planning.
๐ค Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.
Development Setup
git clone https://github.com/PlumyCat/mcp-memory-server.git
cd mcp-memory-server
npm install
npm run dev
๐ Documentation
- Usage Guide - Comprehensive usage examples
- API Reference - Detailed API documentation
- Architecture - Technical architecture details
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
๐ Support
- ๐ Check the Usage Guide for examples
- ๐ Report issues on GitHub Issues
- ๐ฌ Discuss on GitHub Discussions
๐ License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
๐ Acknowledgments
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) for the foundational protocol
- Claude Desktop for the AI assistant platform
- Azure Cosmos DB for scalable data storage
- OpenAI for embedding generation
- Compromise.js for natural language processing
โญ Star History
Made with โค๏ธ for the Claude Desktop community
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