ssmirnovpro/extended-memory-mcp

**Extended Memory MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool that provides cross-session memory storage for Claude Desktop app.**
This tool solves a fundamental problem: when your Claude conversation reaches token limits or you start a new chat, all context is lost. Claude forgets your project details, previous decisions, and working relationships. You have to re-explain everything from scratch.
Extended Memory MCP automatically saves and restores:
- Your project context and current work status
- Architectural decisions and their reasoning
- Claude's communication style and your working preferences
- Complete isolation between different projects
**This is specifically designed for Desktop Claude app users** who want persistent memory across conversation sessions. It's not a CLI tool - it runs as an MCP server that integrates directly with the Desktop Claude app through the Model Context Protocol.
🚀 Quick Start
Requirements
- **Python 3.8+**
- **Desktop Claude app**
Step 1: Installation
Option A: Install from PyPI (Recommended)
Option B: Install from Source (Development)
Step 2: Desktop Claude App Configuration
**Edit your Desktop Claude app MCP configuration:**
1. Open Desktop Claude app
2. Go to **Settings** → **Developer** → **Edit Config**
3. Add the Extended Memory MCP server to your configuration
**Configuration:**
**Configuration for source installation (if you installed from GitHub):**
**If you already have other MCP servers configured, add the extended-memory entry to your existing mcpServers section.**
Step 3: Additional Installation Options
Install with Redis Support
Install Development Version
Configuration Parameters
| Parameter | Purpose | Default Value |
|-----------|---------|---------------|
| STORAGE_CONNECTION_STRING | Database location | ~/.local/share/extended-memory-mcp/memory.db (macOS/Linux) |
| LOG_LEVEL | Logging verbosity | INFO |
Platform-Specific Notes
**macOS & Linux:** Can use default storage location (auto-created in user data directory)
**Windows:** Recommended to set explicit STORAGE_CONNECTION_STRING path:
Redis Storage (Experimental)
For advanced users wanting Redis instead of SQLite:
*Note: Redis support is experimental. Performance characteristics are not fully tested.*
Step 3: Verification
1. **Restart Claude Desktop**
2. **Check MCP Connection** - In Claude, the extended-memory server should appear in Developer Settings
3. **Test Memory** - Ask Claude: "Save that we're working on project X with React architecture"
4. **Verify Persistence** - Start a new conversation and ask Claude about your projects
🔒 Privacy & Local Storage
**Extended Memory MCP is a "dumb" storage client** - your data remains completely local and private:
- ✅ **No cloud sync** - All data stored on your machine only
- ✅ **No analysis** - Data is stored as-is without processing or analysis
- ✅ **No telemetry** - Zero external communication or data collection
- ✅ **Full control** - You own and control all memory data
🔧 Project Organization & Usage
Project Isolation
Memory is organized by projects with strict isolation between them. Each project maintains its own separate context, decisions, and history.