basic memory for VS Code

io.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory

Local-first knowledge management with bi-directional LLM sync via Markdown files.

client:VS Code transport:stdio runtime:pypi

Install basic memory in VS Code

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "basic-memory": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "basic-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires agent mode. MCP: Open User Configuration puts the same block in every workspace. VS Code docs