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memory
by modelcontextprotocol
lightdash-mcp-server
by syucream
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memory · Summary

An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.

lightdash-mcp-server · Summary

MCP server providing AI assistants with standardized access to Lightdash's analytics platform through API tools.

memory · Use cases

  • Personalizing AI assistant interactions by remembering user preferences, history, and relationships
  • Building context-aware chat applications that maintain conversation history
  • Creating knowledge bases that persist across AI model sessions

lightdash-mcp-server · Use cases

  • AI assistants can explore Lightdash projects and retrieve specific data visualizations based on user queries
  • Automated documentation generation for business metrics and dashboards by extracting chart configurations
  • Integration with AI systems to create natural language interfaces for business data exploration

memory · Install

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

Use one-click installation buttons or manually configure in .vscode/mcp.json:

{
  "servers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "-v", "claude-memory:/app/dist", "--rm", "mcp/memory"]
    }
  }
}

lightdash-mcp-server · Install

Installation

Via Smithery (Recommended)

npx -y @smithery/cli install lightdash-mcp-server --client claude

Manual Installation

npm install lightdash-mcp-server

Configuration

Set these environment variables:

  • LIGHTDASH_API_KEY: Your Lightdash Personal Access Token
  • LIGHTDASH_API_URL: The API base URL

Claude Desktop Configuration

{
  "lightdash": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": [
      "-y",
      "lightdash-mcp-server"
    ],
    "env": {
      "LIGHTDASH_API_KEY": "<your PAT>",
      "LIGHTDASH_API_URL": "https://<your base url>"
    }
  }
}
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