Memory Tool

MCP Memory Server (official)

The reference knowledge-graph memory server from the official Model Context Protocol servers repo.

Type: Memory Tool
Repository: modelcontextprotocol/servers
GitHub stars: 90.6k
License: Not declared
Repo last updated: Sep 27, 2026

What MCP Memory Server (official) is

MCP Memory Server (official) is a memory tool published in the modelcontextprotocol/servers repository on GitHub, which has about 90.6k stars. The repository describes itself as: “Model Context Protocol Servers”

MCP Memory Server (official) is a community resource for extending Claude Code and Claude Cowork. Check the repository README for how the author intends it to be used.

Because resources like this change often, read the source before you rely on it and pin the version you tested.

How to install MCP Memory Server (official)

Claude Code

Download the source file from the repository.
Save it as ~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md for all projects, or .claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md for one project.
Claude loads it automatically when a task matches; you can also run it with / and its name.

Claude Cowork

Zip the skill folder so SKILL.md sits at the top level of the folder.
Open Customize → Skills, click +, then upload the ZIP.
Start a task that matches the description, or call it by name with /.

New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.

Inside the source file

We couldn't retrieve the source file for this entry. Browse the repository on GitHub to find it and read the README before installing.

Before you install

Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.

FAQ

What is MCP Memory Server (official)?

MCP Memory Server (official) is a memory tool for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the modelcontextprotocol/servers repository on GitHub. The reference knowledge-graph memory server from the official Model Context Protocol servers repo.

How do I install MCP Memory Server (official) in Claude Code?

Download the source file from the repository. Save it as ~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md for all projects, or .claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md for one project. Claude loads it automatically when a task matches; you can also run it with / and its name.

Can I use MCP Memory Server (official) in Claude Cowork?

Zip the skill folder so SKILL.md sits at the top level of the folder. Open Customize → Skills, click +, then upload the ZIP. Start a task that matches the description, or call it by name with /.

Is MCP Memory Server (official) safe to install?

It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.

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