shodh-memory

Overview

Shodh-Memory is a sophisticated memory system for AI agents and robots that learns from use, forgets irrelevant data, and strengthens important memories. It features a neuroscience-inspired three-tier memory model (working, session, and long-term) with Hebbian learning and activation decay. The system is completely offline with no external dependencies, storing data locally using embeddings and mathematical algorithms rather than LLM API calls. It provides a unified CLI, TUI dashboard, REST API, and extensive MCP tools for memory management, todos, projects, and reminders.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• remember

  Store a new memory with optional type and tags

  Try:Remember that user prefers dark modeTry:Store the decision to use Python for this project
• recall

  Search and retrieve memories based on query

  Try:Recall information about user preferencesTry:Find all memories related to project decisions
• add_todo

  Create a new todo item

  Try:Add a todo to review the documentationTry:Create a task to finish the project by Friday
• list_todos

  Retrieve all todo items

  Try:Show all my todosTry:List incomplete tasks
• update_todo

  Modify an existing todo item

  Try:Update the deadline for the review taskTry:Mark the documentation task as high priority
• complete_todo

  Mark a todo as completed

  Try:Complete the task to finish the projectTry:Mark the review task as done
• add_project

  Create a new project

  Try:Create a new project called Website RedesignTry:Start a project for the mobile app development
• list_projects

  Retrieve all projects

  Try:Show all my projectsTry:List active projects
• set_reminder

  Create a new reminder

  Try:Set a reminder for tomorrow at 3pmTry:Remind me to call the client on Friday
• list_reminders

  Retrieve all reminders

  Try:Show all my remindersTry:List upcoming reminders
• memory_stats

  Get statistics about memory usage

  Try:Show memory statisticsTry:How much memory is being used
• backup_create

  Create a backup of all data

  Try:Create a backup of my dataTry:Backup all memories and todos

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Installation

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shodh init
shodh server

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

pip install shodh-memory

[dependencies]
shodh-memory = "0.1"

FAQ

How does Shodh-Memory differ from other memory systems like mem0?

Shodh-Memory uses algorithmic intelligence with local embeddings and mathematical decay, requiring 0 LLM calls for memory storage. It works fully offline, unlike competitors that rely on OpenAI API and external databases.

Can I use Shodh-Memory with robots?

Yes, it has native support for robotics through Zenoh/ROS2 integration with robotics-specific fields like GPS coordinates, sensor data, and mission context. Robots can remember and recall spatial information without cloud connectivity.

On Hacker News

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