Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
agentic-recallclaude mcp add agentic-recall -e 'MEMORY_DIR=<MEMORY_DIR>' -e 'MEMORY_ROOT=<MEMORY_ROOT>' -- npx -y agentic-recall@2.1.5
{
"mcpServers": {
"agentic-recall": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"agentic-recall@2.1.5"
],
"env": {
"MEMORY_DIR": "<MEMORY_DIR>",
"MEMORY_ROOT": "<MEMORY_ROOT>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
MEMORY_DIRrequired Absolute path to the folder holding your markdown memories. Required — the server never searches your disk for it.MEMORY_ROOTOptional. Where the embedding model cache, vector cache and indexes are kept. Defaults beside the code for a clone, ~/.agentic-recall for a package install.
Frequently asked questions
What is agentic-recall?
Long-term memory for agentic tasks. It tells you when it doesn't know.
How do I install agentic-recall?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add agentic-recall -e 'MEMORY_DIR=<MEMORY_DIR>' -e 'MEMORY_ROOT=<MEMORY_ROOT>' -- npx -y agentic-recall@2.1.5. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does agentic-recall need an API key?
Yes. It expects MEMORY_DIR, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains agentic-recall?
It is published by dfrancislyondflabc-tech. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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