| name | julien-mcp-basic-memory |
| description | Install Basic Memory MCP for persistent memory between Claude sessions. Use when user needs memory/context persistence via uvx. |
| category | mcp |
| triggers | ["install basic memory mcp","persistent memory","memory mcp"] |
MCP Basic Memory Installer
This skill installs the Basic Memory MCP server into the current project.
Installation Procedure
When the user asks to install Basic Memory MCP:
- Check for existing
.mcp.json in the project root
- Merge configuration - Add this server to
mcpServers:
{
"basic-memory": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["basic-memory", "mcp"]
}
}
- If
.mcp.json doesn't exist, create it with the full structure:
{
"mcpServers": {
"basic-memory": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["basic-memory", "mcp"]
}
}
}
Prerequisites
uvx must be installed (comes with uv)
Usage After Installation
Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.
Skill Chaining
- Input: User request to install Basic Memory MCP
- Output: Configured
.mcp.json with basic-memory server
- Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
- Chains With: Context7 MCP for enhanced context
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|
uvx not found | Install uv from astral.sh |
| Memory corrupt | Delete and recreate memory database |
| Package not found | Run uv cache clean |
| Permission denied | Check write permissions on data directory |
