SUBSTRATE
FreeNot checkedPersistent AI entity framework with causal memory, emotional state, and identity.
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Persistent AI entity framework with causal memory, emotional state, and identity.
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Persistent AI entity framework with causal memory, emotional state, and identity continuity.
SUBSTRATE gives AI entities real cognitive infrastructure — not just a prompt, but a living architecture with 94 cognitive layers including episodic memory, value systems, emotional affect, theory of mind, and narrative identity.
Built by Garmo Labs.
Quick Start
1. Get your API key
Sign up free at garmolabs.com/substrate.html
2. Install for Claude Desktop
npx @garmolabs/substrate-mcp --install YOUR_API_KEY
Restart Claude Desktop. SUBSTRATE will appear in your MCP tools.
3. Or use programmatically
const substrate = require('@garmolabs/substrate-mcp');
const client = new substrate.Client('sk_sub_...');
// Talk to your entity
const response = await client.call('respond', { message: 'Hello' });
// Check emotional state
const emotion = await client.call('get_emotion_state', {});
// Search memories
const memories = await client.call('memory_search', { query: 'last meeting' });
// List all 31 available tools
const tools = await client.listTools();
Available Tools (31)
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Core | respond, reflect |
| Memory | memory_stats, memory_search, knowledge_graph_query, hybrid_search |
| Cognition | get_values, get_narrative, get_personality, theory_of_mind, metacognition, get_uncertainty |
| Emotion | get_emotion_state, emotion_trace |
| Identity | verify_identity, get_trust_state, get_provenance |
| Planning | goap_plan, get_prospective_memory, bootstrap_domain |
| Analysis | get_state_key, get_coherence, list_layers, causal_reason, get_observability, evaluate |
| Reasoning | detect_fallacies, detect_isomorphisms, summarize |
Plans
| Plan | Price | Entities | API Calls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 | 1,000/mo |
| Pro | $99/mo | 10 | 50,000/mo |
| Enterprise | $499/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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License
Proprietary. See License Agreement.
Copyright 2026 Garmo Labs, LLC. All rights reserved.
Install SUBSTRATE in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install substrateInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add substrate -- npx -y substrate-mcpFAQ
Is SUBSTRATE MCP free?
Yes, SUBSTRATE MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does SUBSTRATE need an API key?
No, SUBSTRATE runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is SUBSTRATE hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install SUBSTRATE in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open SUBSTRATE on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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