Its Over 9K
Persistent memory and agent lifecycle for Claude Code — because sessions shouldn't start from zero.
What is Its Over 9K?
Its Over 9K is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to persistent memory and agent lifecycle for claude code — because sessions shouldn't start from zero.
Persistent memory and agent lifecycle for Claude Code — because sessions shouldn't start from zero.
This server falls under the Knowledge & Memory category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Persistent memory and agent lifecycle for Claude Code — beca
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx its-over-9kConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Its Over 9K
its-over-9k is a persistent memory and agent lifecycle framework for Claude Code and other MCP clients that ensures AI agents never start a session from zero. A single load_project() call costing roughly 3,000 tokens delivers a complete project briefing — the tech stack, open bugs, recent decisions, and where the last session left off — across devices, providers, and session boundaries. Memory is organized in a five-level lazy-loading hierarchy (one-line summaries through raw verbatim detail) backed by SQLite, so overview costs stay flat while full detail is always available on demand. The framework also includes automatic background checkpoints via a Haiku subagent, a skills system with 21 pre-built behavior files, and an embeddable TypeScript SDK for custom agent pipelines.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher (the 'npx hmem' CLI is the primary entry point)
- Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or any MCP-compatible client
- Sufficient disk space for the SQLite-backed .hmem memory files
- An Anthropic API key if using the Haiku background checkpoint feature
Install the hmem CLI
Install its-over-9k globally via npm to get the 'hmem' command, which handles initialization, MCP server registration, and skill installation.
npm install -g its-over-9kInitialize memory for your project
Run 'hmem init' in your project directory to create the .hmem memory file and register the MCP server with Claude Code automatically.
cd /path/to/your/project
npx hmem initInstall the AI skills (optional but recommended)
Pull the 21 built-in skills to your AI tool's skill directory. Skills teach the agent how to read memory, write entries, handle session starts, and more.
npx hmem update-skillsRegister the MCP server in your client config
If not auto-registered by 'hmem init', manually add the hmem server to your MCP client configuration. The command runs via node against the installed package.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hmem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["its-over-9k"]
}
}
}Add the optional curate server for maintenance
The hmem-curate server provides bulk edit, backup/restore, and schema migration tools. Register it separately when you need to curate or restructure memory.
npx hmem mcp-add-curateStart a session and load your project
At the start of a new Claude Code session, ask the agent to load your project. It will call load_project() and return a full briefing with recent sessions, open tasks, and next steps.
Its Over 9K Examples
Client configuration
Register the daily-use hmem server in Claude Code or Claude Desktop.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hmem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["its-over-9k"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for using persistent memory across Claude Code sessions.
- "Load project and tell me where we left off"
- "Remember that the payments service uses Stripe v2 API and the migration is in progress"
- "Search memory for anything about authentication bugs we've seen before"
- "Create a new project entry for 'api-gateway' and save the current architecture decisions"
- "Flush the current session context to long-term memory before we wrap up"Troubleshooting Its Over 9K
'hmem' command not found after npm install
Ensure the npm global bin directory is in your PATH. Run 'npm bin -g' to find the directory and add it to your PATH in ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc. Alternatively, use 'npx its-over-9k' instead of 'hmem' in all commands.
load_project returns empty or missing session history
Session history is only saved when the Stop hook fires at session end. Verify the hook is configured in ~/.claude/settings.json. If you ended previous sessions abruptly (crash, force-quit), those exchanges may not have been captured. Run 'flush_context' before ending sessions to ensure data is saved.
Memory file grows very large over time
Run the hmem-curate server and use the 'memory_stats' tool to identify high-token prefixes. Use 'update_many' with irrelevant=true to mark obsolete entries, then use 'memory_health' to find and clean up orphaned or broken entries. Regular curation every few weeks keeps the memory file manageable.
Frequently Asked Questions about Its Over 9K
What is Its Over 9K?
Its Over 9K is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that persistent memory and agent lifecycle for claude code — because sessions shouldn't start from zero. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Its Over 9K?
Follow the installation instructions on the Its Over 9K GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Its Over 9K?
Its Over 9K works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Its Over 9K free to use?
Yes, Its Over 9K is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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