How to install basic-memory in Windsurf

To install basic-memory in Windsurf, paste the "basic-memory" block into ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json and refresh the MCP panel in Cascade.

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1
Open the MCP config
In Windsurf, open Settings, then Cascade, then MCP servers, and choose to view the raw config.

Add the server

Paste this into mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basic-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "basic-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

3
Refresh
Click refresh in the MCP panel. The server and its tools appear in Cascade.

Config file: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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Does basic-memory work in Windsurf?

Yes. Windsurf supports local and remote mcp servers, and basic-memory installs with the steps above.

basic-memory does not show up in Windsurf. What now?

Restart Windsurf fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure uv (for uvx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is basic-memory safe?

It scores 91 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.