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Basic Memory lets you build persistent knowledge through natural conversations with Large Language Models (LLMs) like
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Claude, while keeping everything in simple Markdown files on your computer. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to
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enable any compatible LLM to read and write to your local knowledge base.
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```bash
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# Install with uv (recommended)
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uv install basic-memory
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uv tool install basic-memory
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# Configure Claude Desktop (edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json)
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# Add this to your config:
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### Alternative Installation via Smithery
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You can use [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@basicmachines-co/basic-memory) to automatically configure Basic Memory for Claude Desktop:
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You can use [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@basicmachines-co/basic-memory) to automatically configure Basic
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Memory for Claude Desktop:
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```bash
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npx -y @smithery/cli install @basicmachines-co/basic-memory --client claude
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```
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This installs and configures Basic Memory without requiring manual edits to the Claude Desktop configuration file. The Smithery server hosts the MCP server component, while your data remains stored locally as Markdown files.
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This installs and configures Basic Memory without requiring manual edits to the Claude Desktop configuration file. The
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Smithery server hosts the MCP server component, while your data remains stored locally as Markdown files.
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