Synapse Layer MCP Server
by synapselayerio.github.SynapseLayer/synapse-layerv2.4.6
MCP-native Trust Infrastructure for AI Agents. Persistent encrypted memory with Trust Quotient.
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Install Synapse Layer MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add synapse-layer -e SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY='<synapse-encryption-key>' -- uvx synapse-layerInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"synapse-layer": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"synapse-layer"
],
"env": {
"SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY": "<synapse-encryption-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"synapse-layer": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"synapse-layer"
],
"env": {
"SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY": "<synapse-encryption-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"synapse-layer": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"synapse-layer"
],
"env": {
"SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY": "<synapse-encryption-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"synapse-layer": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"synapse-layer"
],
"env": {
"SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY": "<synapse-encryption-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYNAPSE_AGENT_ID | — | — | Identifier for the agent using the memory layer (e.g., claude-desktop, my-agent). |
| SYNAPSE_PRIVACY_EPSILON | — | — | Differential privacy epsilon parameter. Lower values = stronger privacy. Range: 0.1–2.0. |
| SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY | — | yes | AES-256-GCM encryption key for at-rest memory encryption. Auto-generated if not provided. |
| LOG_LEVEL | — | — | Logging verbosity: DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR. Default: INFO. |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://forge.synapselayer.org/api/mcp
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Active — last maintenance signal 21d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-18 · 21d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-08 · 3mo ago · GitHub · 2.4.6
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-09-16 · 23d ago · official registry · v2.4.6
FAQ
›How do I install the Synapse Layer MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add synapse-layer -e SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY='<synapse-encryption-key>' -- uvx synapse-layer. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Synapse Layer require an API key?
Yes. It expects SYNAPSE_ENCRYPTION_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Synapse Layer as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Synapse Layer in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.SynapseLayer/synapse-layer.
Alternatives to Synapse Layer
Other memory MCP servers.