memory-journal-mcp

Overview

Memory Journal MCP Server is a comprehensive tool designed to solve AI session amnesia by providing persistent memory and context awareness across development workflows. It offers 70 MCP tools for managing project history, bridging disconnected AI sessions, and integrating with GitHub workflows. The server implements session intelligence, dynamic project routing, and hybrid search capabilities combining FTS5 keywords with semantic vector similarity. Its standout features include the Hush Protocol for structured team communication, knowledge graphs with Mermaid visualization, and Code Mode for efficient multi-step operations with significant token savings.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 7 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• create_entry

  Create a new journal entry with content, tags, and optional metadata

  Try:Create a new entry documenting the database optimization work todayTry:Add an entry about fixing the authentication bug with user session handling
• search_entries

  Search through journal entries using keywords, tags, and filters

  Try:Search for all entries related to the database optimization projectTry:Find entries tagged 'performance' from the last two weeks
• semantic_search

  Perform semantic search using vector similarity to find related entries

  Try:Find entries similar to the authentication bug I just fixedTry:Search for information about our architecture decisions around caching
• list_github_issues

  List GitHub issues with filtering and pagination options

  Try:Show me all open issues in the auth moduleTry:List issues labeled 'critical' from the last month
• create_github_issue

  Create a new GitHub issue with title, body, and labels

  Try:Create a new issue for the authentication bug affecting user sessionsTry:File an issue requesting better documentation for the API endpoints
• create_github_pull_request

  Create a new GitHub pull request with changes from a branch

  Try:Create a PR for the database optimization changes from feature-branchTry:Open a pull request to add the new authentication middleware
• get_github_repository_info

  Retrieve comprehensive information about a GitHub repository

  Try:Show me the repository statistics and contributors for our main projectTry:Get information about the GitHub Actions workflows configuration
• link_entries

  Create relationships between different journal entries

  Try:Link this design document entry to its implementation PRTry:Connect the bug report entry with its fix and testing entries
• generate_knowledge_graph

  Create a visual graph showing relationships between entries and entities

  Try:Generate a knowledge graph showing how all authentication-related entries connectTry:Visualize the relationships between architectural decisions and their implementations
• export_to_markdown

  Export journal entries or search results to Markdown format

  Try:Export all entries about the database optimization to MarkdownTry:Create a Markdown report of all issues resolved this month
• execute_code

  Execute code in a secure sandbox environment for complex operations

  Try:Run the database migration script to update the schemaTry:Execute the automated test suite for the authentication module
• create_session_summary

  Generate a summary of work done in the current AI session

  Try:Create a summary of all the database changes made in this sessionTry:Generate a summary of the authentication bug fixes and testing

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Installation

npm install -g memory-journal-mcp

docker pull writenotenow/memory-journal-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory-journal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "memory-journal-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How does the session briefing work?

At the start of each new AI session, agents automatically read the 'memory://briefing' resource which contains project history, active flags, GitHub insights, and latest session summaries to provide context continuity.

Can I filter tools to reduce server overhead?

Yes, use tool filters like 'starter' (~11 tools), 'essential' (~7 tools), or specify custom selections with --tool-filter flag to only expose necessary tools.

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