Hot Memory MCP Server
by michael-denyerio.github.michael-denyer/hot-memory-mcpv0.8.0
Two-tier memory (hot cache and cold semantic search) that promotes frequently used patterns, extracts knowledge from Claude outputs and links it in a graph.
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Active4d ago
Install Hot Memory MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add hot-memory -- uvx hot-memory-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"hot-memory": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"hot-memory-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"hot-memory": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"hot-memory-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"hot-memory": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"hot-memory-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"hot-memory": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"hot-memory-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMORY_MCP_DB_PATH | — | — | Path to SQLite database file |
| MEMORY_MCP_EMBEDDING_MODEL | — | — | Embedding model to use (default: all-MiniLM-L6-v2) |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 4d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-05 · 4d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-02 · 3mo ago · GitHub · v0.8.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-02 · 3mo ago · official registry · v0.8.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Hot Memory MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add hot-memory -- uvx hot-memory-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Hot Memory require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Hot Memory as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Hot Memory in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.michael-denyer/hot-memory-mcp.
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