Memory Bank MCP Server
Overview
Memory Bank MCP Server is a tool designed to manage project documentation and context across sessions, inspired by the Cline Memory Bank. It helps maintain consistent project knowledge through global and branch-specific memory banks.
To use the Memory Bank MCP Server, you can run it using NPX with the command npx memory-bank-mcp-server. You can also install it globally using npm or run it via Docker.
- Global Memory Bank for project-wide knowledge management. - Branch Memory Banks for context-specific documentation. - API tools for reading and writing documents in memory banks. - Docker support for easy deployment.
- Managing architecture documentation for software projects.
- Storing coding standards and technical stack information.
- Maintaining branch-specific context during feature development.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Memory Bank MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory-bank-mcp-server-t3ta"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Can I use Memory Bank MCP Server with Docker?
Yes! You can run it using Docker for easy setup and management.
Is there a global installation option?
Yes! You can install it globally using npm for easier access.
What languages does it support?
The server supports multiple languages, including English and Japanese.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":2832,"uuid":"29d86a30-b4c9-447d-aa5e-446b41e277e5","name":"memory-bank-mcp-server","title":"Memory Bank MCP Server","description":"","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/8333436?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-15T08:28:51.057Z","updated_at":"2025-03-15T09:01:20.809Z","status":"created","author_name":"t3ta","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/8333436?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/t3ta/memory-bank-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"7\",\"license\":\"MIT license\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-04-14 01:33:31\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]