How to Install remember-memory MCP in Claude Desktop

To install the remember-memory MCP server in Claude Desktop, add the block below to your Claude Desktop config file and restart the app.

Config (mcpServers)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remember-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "run",
        "xiaobenyang-com/remember-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

1-click install via Unyly

1
Open the config
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) · %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows) · ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Linux)
2
Paste the block
Add the object under mcpServers (shown below).
3
Restart Claude Desktop
The server shows up in the tools list.

Where the config lives

The config file is at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS, %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows, and ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Linux. There is exactly one — editing any other file does nothing.

Project vs global scope

Claude Desktop has a single global config: every server in it is available in every chat. There is no per-project scope — for project-scoped servers use Claude Code or Cursor.

Verify it works

After a full restart, open the tools (hammer) menu — the server and its tools are listed. If not, the JSON is invalid or the command failed on start.

If the tools don’t appear

· Restart Claude Desktop fully (not just the window).
· Check the command/config for typos; validate the JSON if applicable.
· Make sure Node.js or uv is installed (for npx/uvx servers).
· Check Claude Desktop’s logs — the server may have crashed on start (missing env var, bad token).

How many servers is too many

Every connected server adds its tools to the model’s context. Past ~40–60 tools, selection accuracy drops. Keep only the servers you use enabled, or reach the whole catalog through a gateway — one connection instead of dozens.

Removing remember-memory

Delete the server’s object from the mcpServers block in the config file and restart Claude Desktop.

Install remember-memory in another client

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FAQ

Do I need to edit JSON by hand?

No. In Claude Desktop it's a command or a deep-link; on Unyly the Install button writes the config for you.

Where is the Claude Desktop config file?

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json · Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json · Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

The MCP isn’t showing up — what do I do?

Restart Claude Desktop, check the command/config for typos, and make sure Node.js / a package runner is installed if the server runs via npx/uvx.

How do I update remember-memory?

Servers run via npx/uvx pull the latest version on launch. Otherwise, reinstall the same way.

Is it safe to install remember-memory?

An MCP server runs with your client’s permissions and access to its data. Install it with the same caution as any npm package: check the source and keep secrets in env. Verified servers on Unyly have passed a security scan.

Does remember-memory cost anything?

Browsing and installing on Unyly is free. The server itself may need a third-party API key — that’s billed by the service, not by Unyly.

Can I use remember-memory in ChatGPT or claude.ai?

Not directly: remember-memory is a local (stdio) server, and ChatGPT/claude.ai only accept remote MCPs. Use the Unyly gateway to expose local servers as one remote endpoint.

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