hmem — Humanlike Memory for AI Agents MCP Server
by bumblebiberio.github.Bumblebiber/hmem-mcpv1.6.7
Persistent 5-level hierarchical memory for AI agents. SQLite-backed, lazy-loaded.
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Maintained3mo ago
Install hmem — Humanlike Memory for AI Agents MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add hmem -- npx -y hmem-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"hmem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hmem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"hmem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hmem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"hmem": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hmem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"hmem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hmem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMEM_STORAGE_DIR | — | — | Directory where .hmem SQLite databases are stored. Defaults to ~/.hmem/ |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 3mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-07-21 · 3mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-05-24 · 5mo ago · GitHub · v1.3.8
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-02-24 · 8mo ago · official registry · v1.6.7
FAQ
›How do I install the hmem — Humanlike Memory for AI Agents MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add hmem -- npx -y hmem-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does hmem — Humanlike Memory for AI Agents require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use hmem — Humanlike Memory for AI Agents as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is hmem — Humanlike Memory for AI Agents in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.Bumblebiber/hmem-mcp.
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