claude-mem
Persistent memory plugin for Claude Code that captures and compresses session context
Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0)
Overview
claude-mem is an open-source memory plugin for Claude Code that automatically captures and compresses session context, making it available across future conversations. It solves one of the core limitations of LLM-based coding tools: the loss of project knowledge between sessions.
Key Features
- Automatically captures and compresses session context for persistence across conversations
- Progressive disclosure with layered memory retrieval — surface relevant context on demand
- Web viewer UI for browsing and managing stored memories
- Hybrid semantic and keyword search via MCP tools
- Privacy controls with private tags for sensitive context
- Citation tracking to trace where recalled information originated
Pricing: Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0).
Pros
- Persistent memory across Claude Code sessions
- Progressive disclosure reduces token usage by 10x
- Hybrid semantic and keyword search via MCP tools
- Web viewer UI for real-time memory stream
Cons
- Requires Claude Code environment
- Additional SQLite and Chroma dependencies
- Early-stage project with evolving API
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