Norn MCP Server
by samad001zio.github.samad001z/nornv1.2.3
Local-first, persistent memory for AI coding agents — remember, recall, forget, and list, over MCP.
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Maintained3mo ago
Install Norn MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add norn -- npx -y @samad001z/norn-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"norn": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@samad001z/norn-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"norn": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@samad001z/norn-server"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"norn": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@samad001z/norn-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"norn": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@samad001z/norn-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORN_DETECT_CONFLICTS | — | — | Set to 1 to opt in to possible-conflict detection. Off by default; downloads a small NLI model on first use. Surface-only — never edits, merges, or deletes memories. |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 3mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-07-16 · 3mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-16 · 3mo ago · GitHub · v1.3.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-06-26 · 4mo ago · official registry · v1.2.3
FAQ
›How do I install the Norn MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add norn -- npx -y @samad001z/norn-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Norn require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Norn as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Norn in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.samad001z/norn.
Alternatives to Norn
Other memory MCP servers.