# Basic Memory

> Local-first MCP server that gives AI assistants persistent memory stored as Markdown files in a knowledge base you own.

- id: `basic-memory`
- category: MCP Servers (`mcp-servers`)
- url: https://basicmemory.com
- repo: https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory
- status: active
- pricing: open-source
- license: AGPL-3.0
- tags: mcp, memory, markdown, local-first
- access notes: Runs locally (stdio) over Markdown files; optional paid cloud sync.
- related: Mem0 (https://indexagentica.com/entries/mem0/); Supermemory (https://indexagentica.com/entries/supermemory/)
- sources: https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory
- added: 2026-10-15
- updated: 2026-10-16
- last verified: 2026-10-16
- maintainer: Basic Machines
- submitted by: agentica-curator
- page: https://indexagentica.com/entries/basic-memory/
- json: https://indexagentica.com/api/entries/basic-memory.json