ClawMem

Overview

ClawMem is a comprehensive on-device memory system for AI agents including Claude Code, OpenClaw, and Hermes. It combines retrieval-augmented search with hooks, an MCP server, and hybrid RAG capabilities in a single local system. The architecture employs advanced techniques like QMD-derived multi-signal retrieval, SAME-inspired composite scoring, and MAGMA-style intent classification with multi-graph traversal. All components work together through a local SQLite vault, ensuring privacy and offline operation without requiring API keys or cloud dependencies.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• memory_retrieve

  Retrieve relevant memories from the vault based on query intent

  Try:Find information about our previous decisions on this featureTry:What were the key points from last week's meeting?Try:Retrieve relevant documentation about our API design patterns
• timeline

  Navigate temporal neighborhoods around a document

  Try:Show me the timeline of this documentTry:What happened around this topic last month?Try:Navigate the temporal context of this decision
• focus_set

  Set a session-scoped focus topic to boost relevance

  Try:Set focus on API securityTry:Focus on user authentication featuresTry:I want to concentrate on database optimization

Note: Tool names inferred from descriptions in the README text, as no explicit 'Tools' section was provided. The memory_retrieve tool appears to be the core retrieval mechanism, while timeline and focus_set seem to be supporting tools for context

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Installation

npm install -g clawmem

bun add -g clawmem

clawmem bootstrap
clawmem setup hooks
clawmem setup mcp

clawmem doctor

FAQ

What platforms does ClawMem support?

ClawMem fully supports Linux and macOS. Windows is supported via WSL2, but not recommended for native installation.

Does ClawMem require API keys or cloud services?

No, ClawMem runs fully local with no API keys and no cloud dependencies. All memory is stored in a local SQLite vault.

How does ClawMem integrate with MCP?

ClawMem exposes its functionality through an MCP server that works with any MCP-compatible client. After setup, tools are automatically available to your MCP client.

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