LibreAI / Local LLM / marm-memory
// local-llm ยท Lyellr88/marm-memory

marm-memory

A local-first 3-in-1 AI memory layer and MCP server.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 416 starsโ‘‚ 90 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

marm-memory is an open-source local llm project by Lyellr88 (Lyellr88/marm-memory on GitHub). It has 416 GitHub stars and 90 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
416
Forks
90
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Local LLM
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official docs
// how it works

How it works

  1. Read the docs

    Learn the three memory modes.

  2. Install marm-memory

    Add it per the guide.

  3. Connect your tools

    Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and more.

  4. Build memory

    Agents accumulate project context.

// features

Why people love it

3-in-1 memory

Three memory modes in one layer.

MCP server

Any MCP client can use it.

Six tool targets

Claude Code, Codex, Grok, Gemini, VS Code, Cursor.

Embeddings engine

Semantic recall over your work.

Local-first

Memory stays on your machine.

Apache-2.0

Free for commercial use.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and enter the folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Lyellr88/marm-memory.git
    cd marm-memory
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install it

    Set up the Python package.

    pip install -e .
  3. Step 3 โ€” Start the server

    Launch the MCP memory server.

    python -m marm_memory
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What is marm-memory?

A local-first AI memory layer and MCP server, at Lyellr88/marm-memory.

What are the 3 modes?

Three memory modes detailed in the docs; together they cover recall needs.

Which tools connect?

Claude Code, Codex, Grok, Gemini, VS Code, and Cursor.

Is it free?

Yes. Apache-2.0 licensed.

Is memory local?

Yes. Local-first by design.

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