memory-journal-mcp

Name: memory-journal-mcp Review
Item: memory-journal-mcp
Rating: 2.9
Author: Aaron Matthews

Connector Communication Usable

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Usable Scanned — metadata only

Bridges disconnected AI sessions with persistent project memory, knowledge graphs, and GitHub integration (Issues, PRs, Actions).

MCP server that bridges disconnected AI sessions with persistent project memory and automatic session briefing and handoff. Stores journal entries with semantic, full-text, and tag search, builds knowledge graphs, and integrates GitHub issues, PRs, and Actions. Install globally via npm or run the Alpine-based Docker image.

Brief new sessions on past project context automatically
Share session summaries and knowledge graphs across team members
Track project progress through connected issue and PR history

18 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed

Usable rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Why it matters

Bridges disconnected AI sessions with persistent project memory, knowledge graphs, and GitHub integration (Issues, PRs, Actions). 61 tools in one sandboxed MCP server with OAuth 2.1.

Best for

Development teams running multi-session Claude Code workflows who need context to persist across sessions and team members.

Works in

Claude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

Source

https://github.com/neverinfamous/memory-journal-mcp

By neverinfamous

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.

Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into a Claude Code conversation. Claude will run it for you.

Command

npm install -g memory-journal-mcp

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

First thing to try

Once it’s connected, paste this into Claude:

Help me brief new sessions on past project context automatically

Trust Signals Auto-scanned

Stars18Contributors2Last updated2026-07-05LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-07-17 · scanner vattempted-no-data

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Growing

Discussed on Reddit

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3 mentions across 1 sources

Reviewer notes

Auto-scanned review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 13 GitHub stars; 2 contributors; last commit 50d ago; license MIT.

Things to check

Requires active GitHub integration setup and relies on user-configured prompts for summary quality; no built-in guardrails against stale or conflicting memory entries across large teams.

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Evaluation Scores

Evaluation

Ease of Use

3/5

Versatility

2/5

Reliability

3/5

Security

4/5

Overall score2.90 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedMay 2026

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 13 GitHub stars; 2 contributors; last commit 50d ago; license MIT.

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