Basic Memory
Persistent memory for Claude, Codex and Cursor stored as local Markdown knowledge, available open source or as a hosted cloud workspace.
Updated
✨ Try AgentScout's free AI image generator →Good for: memory for agents
Use cases
About Basic Memory
Basic Memory is listed in our memory & RAG category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Persistent memory for Claude, Codex and Cursor stored as local Markdown knowledge, available open source or as a hosted cloud workspace. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
Basic Memory at a glance
- Category: Memory & RAG
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Open source + cloud (as the maker states it)
- Licence: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: basicmachines-co/basic-memory · 4,300 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: v0.23.2, Aug 25, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 20, 2026
- Official site: basicmemory.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
Basic Memory FAQ
What is Basic Memory?
Persistent memory for Claude, Codex and Cursor stored as local Markdown knowledge, available open source or as a hosted cloud workspace.
How much does Basic Memory cost?
Basic Memory's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Basic Memory open source?
Yes. Basic Memory's GitHub repository is published under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find Basic Memory's source code?
On GitHub at basicmachines-co/basic-memory, which had 4,300 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is v0.23.2 (Aug 25, 2026).
What are alternatives to Basic Memory?
Similar tools include Cognee, AgentMemory, EverOS, Mnemosyne, Memori and Second Brain.
Facts from our link-checked listing, the GitHub repository and the official site. See something wrong? Suggest an edit.
Basic Memory ratings and reviews
Be the first to rate Basic Memory: tap 1 to 5 stars below. A written review is optional.
Basic Memory alternatives
Other memory & RAG tools in our directory. See all memory & RAG tools →
Cognee
Open-source memory platform that builds knowledge graphs so agents keep long-term memory.
AgentMemory
Persistent memory layer for AI coding agents.
EverOS
Local-first, portable memory layer for AI agents stored as Markdown.
Mnemosyne
Zero-cloud, SQLite-backed memory layer for Hermes, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and custom agents with a single Python dependency.
Memori
An LLM-, database- and framework-agnostic memory layer that turns what agents do and say into structured, persistent state they can recall in later runs. Open source to self-host, or use Memori Cloud with an API key.
Second Brain
A free, open-source shared memory that runs in your own Cloudflare account, so Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other MCP clients can recall the same projects, preferences and decisions.
Related lists
🏆 Ranked in: MemPalace alternatives
🔁 Listed in: MemPalace alternatives
🧭 Task guides: Local and self-hosted tools for agent memory
Badge for makers
Built Basic Memory? Add this badge to your README or site. It links back to this page. About badges
