Roampal
Memory that learns what works.
What is Roampal?
Roampal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to memory that learns what works.
Memory that learns what works.
This server falls under the Knowledge & Memory category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Memory that learns what works.
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx roampalConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Roampal
Roampal is a local-first AI desktop application with a built-in MCP server that provides persistent, outcome-based memory across conversations. Its 5-tier memory architecture (Books, Working, History, Patterns, and a permanent Memory Bank) uses TagCascade retrieval with cross-encoder reranking to surface the most relevant memories, and automatically scores results (+0.2 for success, -0.3 for failure) so good advice is promoted and bad advice auto-deletes. By exposing 7 MCP tools, Roampal lets Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP clients read and write to a continuously learning memory store that runs 100% locally with no telemetry.
Prerequisites
- Windows operating system (Roampal is currently a Windows desktop app)
- Ollama or LM Studio installed for local model serving
- A local tool-calling model downloaded (e.g., Llama 3.x, Qwen 2.5, or Mistral via Ollama)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Download and install Roampal
Download the pre-built installer from roampal.ai and extract it. Run Roampal.exe as administrator for the first launch.
Install and start a local model provider
Install Ollama or LM Studio and pull a tool-calling model. Roampal works with Llama 3.x, Qwen 2.5, Mistral/Mixtral, and other models available via Ollama.
# With Ollama
ollama pull llama3.2
ollama serveDownload a model inside Roampal
After launching Roampal, use the built-in model download UI to pull the model you want to use for the sidecar memory summarization process.
Enable MCP integration
In Roampal, navigate to Settings > Integrations > Connect. This generates the MCP server configuration. Restart your MCP client (Claude Desktop or Cursor) after enabling.
Add Roampal to your MCP client config
Use the configuration provided by Roampal's integration panel. The server exposes 7 tools: search_memory, add_to_memory_bank, update_memory, archive_memory, get_context_insights, record_response, and score_memories.
{
"mcpServers": {
"roampal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["roampal"]
}
}
}Roampal Examples
Client configuration
Basic MCP client configuration for connecting to the Roampal memory server. Check the Roampal integration panel for the exact command it generates for your installation.
{
"mcpServers": {
"roampal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["roampal"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that read from, write to, and score Roampal's persistent memory across conversations.
- "Search my memory for anything I've saved about Python testing best practices"
- "Add to my memory bank that I prefer pytest over unittest and always use fixtures for setup"
- "Record that the last solution you gave me for database migrations worked perfectly"
- "Get context insights for the current project to see what patterns Roampal has learned"
- "Archive the memory about the old webpack config since we've switched to Vite"Troubleshooting Roampal
Roampal MCP tools are not visible in Claude Desktop
After enabling the integration in Settings > Integrations > Connect, you must fully restart Claude Desktop (not just reload). The MCP server process is started by Roampal on connection.
Memory search returns few or irrelevant results
Roampal's TagCascade retrieval improves over time as the sidecar LLM extracts facts and tags from conversations. Ensure the background model is running in Ollama or LM Studio, and give the system a few conversations to build up the memory store.
ChromaDB phantom-handling or startup errors
Roampal v0.3.3 includes fixes for ChromaDB phantom-handling (issue #8). If you see database errors, update to the latest version from roampal.ai and ensure Roampal.exe is run as administrator on first launch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roampal
What is Roampal?
Roampal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that memory that learns what works. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Roampal?
Follow the installation instructions on the Roampal GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Roampal?
Roampal works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Roampal free to use?
Yes, Roampal is open source and available under the NOASSERTION license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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