
memex
Supports UIby iamtouchskyer
Zettelkasten-based persistent memory for AI agents using markdown files and bidirectional links instead of vector databases.
What it does
Memex provides a persistent memory system for AI coding agents based on the Zettelkasten method. It saves insights as atomic knowledge cards with bidirectional links in markdown format, allowing agents to recall relevant context across different sessions and platforms.
Tools
Exposes 10 MCP tools for managing memory, including searching cards, reading specific slugs, writing new insights, and analyzing link graph stats.
Installation
Install the CLI globally:
npm install -g @touchskyer/memex
For Claude Desktop, add the following to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"memex": {
"command": "memex",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}
Supported hosts
Claude, VS Code Copilot, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf.
Quick install
npm install -g @touchskyer/memexInformation
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 4/30/2026
- stars
- 0
Categories
Choose your AI client and follow the steps below.
Codex
Run 'npm install -g @touchskyer/memex && codex mcp add memex -- memex mcp'Cursor
Run 'npm install -g @touchskyer/memex' and add MCP server command 'memex' with args ['mcp']Windsurf
Run 'npm install -g @touchskyer/memex' and add MCP server command 'memex' with args ['mcp']Claude Desktop
Add server with command 'memex' and args ['mcp'] to claude_desktop_config.jsonVS Code Copilot
Install 'memex' from VS Code Extensions marketplace





