lean-memory
About
Embedded, local-first agent memory: one SQLite file per namespace, no server, no cloud.
Use this server
Add it to your MCP client. The catalogue lists this config verbatim from its source — it does not run, download, or vouch for the server. Review the command before you run it.
Transportstdio (runs a local command)
Env vars
LM_DATA_ROOTClaude Code
claude mcp add --env LM_DATA_ROOT= lean-memory -- uvx lean-memory
Cursor
If the button doesn't open Cursor, use the JSON below — Cursor accepts the same mcpServers config.
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"lean-memory","command":"uvx","args":["lean-memory"],"env":{"LM_DATA_ROOT":""}}'
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"lean-memory": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"lean-memory"
],
"env": {
"LM_DATA_ROOT": ""
}
}
}
}
Environment variables are listed by name only — fill in your own values. Entries never carry secrets.