Integrations
Connect AI tools
Choose an AI client or extension and connect it to Basic Memory.
Basic Memory is most useful when the AI tools you already use can read and write the same shared knowledge base. Start with the tool you use most, then connect others to the same workspace as needed.
For Basic Memory Cloud, install the published Basic Memory Cloud plugin from ChatGPT's Plugin directory or the published Basic Memory Cloud connector from Claude's Connectors Directory. The web app's Help Center (account menu → Help) also has setup guidance, your MCP endpoint for manual connections, and a quick test prompt.For local/open-source Basic Memory, use the local MCP server from your computer. See Local MCP tools.
Recommended Cloud Connections
These are the best starting points for most Basic Memory Cloud users.
Coding And Local Editors
Use these when you work from a code editor, terminal agent, or synced Markdown folder.
Extensions And Agent Workflows
These integrations add richer workflows on top of the core MCP connection.
Choosing Cloud Or Local
- Use Cloud when you want the web app, remote MCP, collaboration, and the same knowledge available from multiple tools or devices.
- Run locally when you want files and indexing to stay on your machine, or when your AI client expects a local stdio MCP server.
- Use both when you want Cloud for shared projects and local files for editor-first workflows.
Not sure? Start with Quickstart: Cloud.