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Active·★ 150·Apache-2.0·Updated 2026-05-29
★ Trending★ Memory & Context★ Dev Tooling

AI identity layer for Claude Code, Codex and Cursor — stores who you are, not just what you did. Local-first, MCP-compatible.

Engram is a local identity layer for AI tools that stores your profile, preferences, lessons learned, and key decisions as local JSON files. It exposes them through MCP so every AI tool reads the same context, persisting across sessions, tool updates, and switches. 100% local and open source.

#ai-agent#ai-identity#ai-memory#ai-tools#anthropic#claude-code#claude-desktop#codex
$ Install
$ pip install piia-engram
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Cross-tool identity sharing
02Local-first, private data
03MCP-compatible
04Knowledge inheritance across projects
05Passive knowledge capture
02

Compatibility

Claude Code
MCP stdio
Verified via docs
Codex
MCP stdio
Verified via docs
Cursor
MCP stdio
Verified via docs
Claude Desktop
MCP stdio
Verified via docs
OpenClaw
Import/export
Verified via docs
ChatGPT / Gemini / Kimi
Markdown fallback
Verified via docs
03

Quick start

1
$ pip install piia-engram
04

Use cases

↳Developers: Maintain quality standards, architecture decisions, and lessons across projects.
↳Investment analysts: Store reasoning chains for decisions across analyses.
↳System architects: Keep Architecture Decision Records that persist across companies.
05

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Comments

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  • A
    Avery ZhangMay 5, 2026

    Identity layer for Claude Code and Cursor that stores developer context, not just tasks.

  • O
    Oaklyn WhiteMay 1, 2026

    The identity focus makes AI assistance more personalized over time.

  • J
    Justice LewisMar 29, 2026

    Works with major AI coding tools through MCP integration.

  • S
    Sutton WhiteMar 7, 2026

    Good for developers who want AI tools that remember who they are across sessions.

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GitHub Stars★ 150
Last commit1d ago
StatusActive
LicenseApache-2.0
CategoryMemory & Context
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