Minime
Universal infinite memory layer for Developer AI assistants. One shared brain across Claude, Cursor, Windsurf & more. 100% local, built on MCP standard. Stop re-explaining context
What is Minime?
Minime is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to universal infinite memory layer for developer ai assistants. one shared brain across claude, cursor, windsurf & more. 100% local, built on mcp standard. stop re-explaining context
Universal infinite memory layer for Developer AI assistants. One shared brain across Claude, Cursor, Windsurf & more. 100% local, built on MCP standard. Stop re-explaining context
This server falls under the Knowledge & Memory category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Universal infinite memory layer for Developer AI assistants.
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx minimeConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Minime
Minime (now rebranded as Recallium) is a 100% local, Docker-based MCP server that provides a universal persistent memory layer shared across multiple AI coding assistants—Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, JetBrains, and others. It stores project-scoped memories by type (decisions, debug notes, progress, feature specs, research, code snippets, rules, and more), enabling semantic search and session recap so you never have to re-explain context to a new AI session. The server runs locally and connects to all your IDEs via a single HTTP endpoint at localhost:8001.
Prerequisites
- Docker installed and running on your machine
- An MCP-compatible AI client: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, or similar
- Optional: an LLM provider API key (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or OpenRouter) for AI-powered features; Ollama can be used for free local inference
- Port 8001 and 9001 available on localhost
Clone the Recallium repository
Clone the new repository (the minime-mcp repo now redirects here) and navigate into the install directory.
git clone https://github.com/recallium-ai/recallium.git
cd recallium/installRun the startup script
Execute the platform-specific startup script. This pulls the Docker image and starts the Recallium server. The setup wizard will be accessible at http://localhost:9001 and takes under 2 minutes to complete.
# macOS / Linux
chmod +x start-recallium.sh && ./start-recallium.sh
# Windows
start-recallium.batComplete the setup wizard
Open http://localhost:9001 in your browser and follow the wizard to configure your LLM provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, or OpenRouter) and set up your first project.
Connect your MCP client
All IDEs connect to Recallium via the HTTP MCP endpoint at http://localhost:8001/mcp. Use the appropriate config for your client.
# Claude Code (CLI)
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http recallium http://localhost:8001/mcpConfigure Claude Desktop
For Claude Desktop, add the HTTP transport entry to your claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"recallium": {
"url": "http://localhost:8001/mcp"
}
}
}Minime Examples
Client configuration
HTTP-based MCP connection for Claude Desktop. All other IDEs (Cursor, Windsurf, JetBrains) use the same URL.
{
"mcpServers": {
"recallium": {
"url": "http://localhost:8001/mcp"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these prompts inside any connected AI assistant to leverage persistent memory across sessions.
- "recallium" (loads your full project context)
- "Remember that we decided to use JWT for auth in this project"
- "What debug notes do we have for the payment service?"
- "Get insights on database patterns across my projects"
- "Save this as a code snippet: [paste code]"
- "What was our last session about?"Troubleshooting Minime
Docker container fails to start or port conflicts occur
Ensure ports 8001 and 9001 are not already in use. Run 'docker ps' to check for conflicting containers. Stop any conflicting services before re-running the startup script.
SSL certificate errors in corporate environments
Set the environment variable DISABLE_SSL_VERIFY=1 before running the startup script. For air-gapped environments, also set HF_HUB_OFFLINE=1 and TRANSFORMERS_OFFLINE=1.
MCP client cannot reach http://localhost:8001/mcp
Verify the Docker container is running with 'docker ps' and check that port 8001 is mapped. Restart the container with the startup script if needed. On some systems you may need to use '127.0.0.1' instead of 'localhost'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minime
What is Minime?
Minime is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that universal infinite memory layer for developer ai assistants. one shared brain across claude, cursor, windsurf & more. 100% local, built on mcp standard. stop re-explaining context It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Minime?
Follow the installation instructions on the Minime GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Minime?
Minime works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Minime free to use?
Yes, Minime is open source and available under the NOASSERTION license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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