telemem
CommunityMCP server by TeleAI-UAGI · updated · ★ 494
Long-term and multimodal memory for AI agents - character-aware, mem0-compatible, fully-local option telemem is a community project by TeleAI-UAGI, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 3 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 494 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
OPENAI_API_KEYEnvironment variable, secret | Optional | API key for the default OpenAI LLM/embedder (not needed with a local TELEMEM_CONFIG) |
TELEMEM_CONFIGEnvironment variable | Optional | Path to a TeleMem YAML/JSON config, e.g. the fully-local Ollama + FAISS setup (config/config.ollama.yaml) |
TELEMEM_DEFAULT_USER_IDEnvironment variable | Optional | Default memory scope when tool calls omit user_id/agent_id/run_id (default: telemem-mcp) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install telemem
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add telemem -- uvx telememRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"telemem": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"telemem"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"telemem": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"telemem"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"telemem": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"telemem"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add telemem -- uvx telemem{
"mcpServers": {
"telemem": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"telemem"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add telemem uvx telememGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the telemem block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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telemem: common questions
How do I install telemem?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add telemem -- uvx telemem. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is telemem the official server?
telemem is a community project by TeleAI-UAGI, not verified by a company domain.
Is telemem free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is telemem safe to use?
It scores 84 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to telemem?
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Does telemem work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
