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memex

Active·★ 224·MIT·Updated 2026-05-25
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memex provides persistent memory for AI coding agents using atomic knowledge cards with bidirectional links. It stores insights from each session and recalls relevant cards before starting new tasks, enabling agents to build on previous knowledge. No vector database or embeddings needed—just markdown files.

memex is currently grouped under RAG / Knowledge Base, which makes it easier to evaluate through workflow fit instead of isolated features alone. Based on the available data, it leans most heavily toward Persistent cross-session memory for AI agents and AI coding agents maintaining context across sessions. The listed license is MIT, which is useful when adoption constraints matter. It also shows measurable community traction with 224 GitHub stars.

#agent-memory#ai-agent#ai-coding#claude-code#cursor#knowledge-management#mcp-server#mcp-servers
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Persistent cross-session memory for AI agents
02Atomic knowledge cards with bidirectional links
03Cross-platform sharing across editors
04No vector database or embeddings required
05Visual timeline and graph view UI
02

Why choose it

+Persistent cross-session memory for AI agents
+AI coding agents maintaining context across sessions
+Covers 6 supported environments or platforms, which is helpful for broader deployment needs.
+Ships with a public repository and a MIT license, which makes adoption and review easier.
03

Trade-offs

!This page does not list a concrete install command, so you may need to verify setup steps in the official docs before adopting it.
!There are at least 8 related tools in the same category, so the best choice is easier to make after side-by-side comparison.
04

Compatibility

Claude Code
Plugin
Verified via docs
VS Code / Copilot
MCP Server
Verified via docs
Cursor
MCP Server
Verified via docs
Codex
MCP Server
Verified via docs
Windsurf
MCP Server
Verified via docs
Any MCP client
MCP Client
Verified via docs
05

Use cases

↳AI coding agents maintaining context across sessions
↳Developers browsing and managing agent memory
↳Cross-platform knowledge sharing among different AI coding tools
06

How it compares

≈memex sits in the RAG / Knowledge Base category, so it makes more sense to evaluate it alongside tools like mindsdb instead of in isolation.
≈If your main need is closer to "AI coding agents maintaining context across sessions", that use case is a better lens for comparison than broad feature checklists alone.
≈memex uses a MIT license, and community traction are both easier to judge in category context.
07

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Comments

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  • O
    Oaklyn NguyenMay 23, 2026

    Zettelkasten-based persistent memory that works with Claude Code and other AI tools.

  • S
    Sasha JacksonMay 2, 2026

    Works with Claude Code and compatible AI coding tools.

  • R
    Riley GarciaMar 9, 2026

    Good for developers who want their AI to maintain interconnected knowledge, not flat notes.

  • M
    Marlowe WhiteMar 9, 2026

    Zettelkasten structure creates a knowledge graph that grows more valuable with use.

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01Features02Why choose it03Trade-offs04Compatibility05Use cases06How it compares07Alternatives
Stats
GitHub Stars★ 224
Last commit2w ago
StatusActive
LicenseMIT
CategoryRAG / Knowledge Base
Trend (30d)
+8.9↑ 0.8%
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