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ClawMem

Active·★ 211·MIT·Updated 2026-10-20

ClawMem is a local context engine providing retrieval-augmented memory for AI agents like Claude Code, OpenClaw, and Hermes. It combines multiple retrieval and scoring techniques (BM25, vector search, intent classification, graph traversal) to surface relevant context. It integrates via hooks, MCP server, or plugins, and shares a single SQLite vault across runtimes.

ClawMem sits in the RAG / Knowledge Base category, so it is usually better judged by workflow fit, deployment style, and team needs than by isolated features alone. Based on the available metadata, it leans most clearly toward Retrieval-augmented memory with hybrid search (BM25 + vector + reranking). A representative use case is Persistent memory for AI coding assistants across sessions. The listed license is MIT. GitHub stars are currently 211. Relevant tags include ai-agent-memory, ai-agents.

This write-up is based on the project's README and public repository data. We have not hand-tested the tool.

#ai-agent-memory#ai-agents#bun#claude-code#context-engine#embeddings#hermes-agent#hybrid-search
$ Install
$ npm install -g clawmem
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Retrieval-augmented memory with hybrid search (BM25 + vector + reranking)
02Self-evolving memory notes (A-MEM)
03Local, no cloud dependencies
04Multi-framework integration (Claude Code, OpenClaw, Hermes, MCP)
05Intelligent context surfacing and lifecycle management
02

Why choose it

+Retrieval-augmented memory with hybrid search (BM25 + vector + reranking)
+Self-evolving memory notes (A-MEM)
+Persistent memory for AI coding assistants across sessions
+Supports 4 platforms or runtime environments.
03

Trade-offs

!The final decision should still be made through side-by-side comparison with similar tools.
04

Compatibility

Linux
Full support
Verified via docs
macOS
Full support
Verified via docs
Windows (WSL2)
Full support
Verified via docs
Windows (native)
Not recommended
Verified via docs
05

Quick start

1
$ npm install -g clawmem
06

Use cases

↳Persistent memory for AI coding assistants across sessions
↳Context-aware development with project-specific knowledge
↳Multi-agent shared memory for collaborative AI workflows
07

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ClawMem
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On-device context engine and memory for AI agents. Claude Code, Hermes and OpenClaw. Hooks + MCP server + hybrid RAG search.

211MIT
Last commit3d ago
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CategoryRAG / Knowledge Base
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