LibreAI / Local LLM / ownmem
// local-llm ยท grpcer/ownmem

ownmem

Open source, Git-native memory for AI coding agents - deterministic local recall

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 423 starsโ‘‚ 7 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

ownmem is an open-source local llm project by grpcer (grpcer/ownmem on GitHub). It has 423 GitHub stars and 7 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

Repository
grpcer/ownmem
GitHub stars
423
Forks
7
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
1 October 2026
Category
Local LLM
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Get the code

    Clone grpcer/ownmem and move into the project folder.

  2. Install dependencies

    Install Node dependencies with npm (or your preferred package manager).

  3. Pick a model

    Choose a local model or add a provider API key.

  4. Start using it

    Run prompts and keep everything under your control.

// features

Why people love it

Agent Memory

Memory layer for AI agents.

AI Agent Memory

Memory tuned for AI agents.

AI Memory

Persistent AI memory.

Bm25

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Claude Code

Designed to work with Anthropic's Claude Code CLI.

Claude Code Memory

Memory for Claude Code sessions.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/grpcer/ownmem.git
    cd ownmem
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install dependencies

    Set up what the project needs to run.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Start the app โ€” the README has the exact command and flags.

    npm start  # see package.json for scripts
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What license is it under?

Apache-2.0 licensed โ€” permissive, with a patent grant.

Does my data stay private?

It is designed to keep data on your machine or your server. Check the docs for any optional cloud features.

How hard is it to install?

Clone the repo and run npm install โ€” the README covers the rest.

Where do I get help?

The GitHub repo's issues and discussions are the main support channel.

Is the project still maintained?

Last pushed 2026-10-01 with 7 forks. Skim recent commits to gauge momentum before relying on it.

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Get ownmem

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.