cortex-memory
Persistent AI memory for coding sessions, auto-capturing decisions and context.
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Decision brief
cortex-memory is a zero-config VSCode extension, CLI, and MCP server that provides persistent AI memory for coding sessions, auto-capturing decisions and context for tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Cline.
Good fit when
- When you are working with specific AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, or Cline and need persistent memory across coding sessions.
- If you are looking for a tool that integrates seamlessly with VSCode and requires no configuration to start using.
Avoid when
- If you are not using AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, or Cline, as cortex-memory is specifically designed to work with these tools.
- When you prefer a tool that does not automatically capture decisions and context, and you want full control over what is stored and retrieved.
- Pricing:
- freemium - The tool is open-source under the MIT License, making it free to use, but additional features or services may come at a cost.
- Requirements:
- Min 2 GB RAM; Requires a compatible AI coding assistant like Claude Code, Cursor, or Cline.; Works best with VSCode, but also supports CLI and MCP server.
Observed Sep 18, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Adoption
Package downloads where a registry match exists. GitHub stars (8) are secondary evidence.
- npm downloads (30d)
- 36·npm downloads API·Sep 18, 2026
Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Slowing (176d since push)
- As of Sep 18, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of Sep 18, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- 7 low (7 low)
- As of Sep 18, 2026
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Install
npm install cortex-memoryHow it fits your stack(1)
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Overview
A zero-config VSCode extension, CLI, and MCP server for persistent AI memory in coding sessions, supporting Claude Code, Cursor, and Cline.
Capability facts
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Sep 18, 2026
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Sep 18, 2026
- Languages
- typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Sep 18, 2026
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Compatibility
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Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 18, 2026)
Search **"Cortex Memory"** in VS Code Extensions, or:Source link
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README
1. Install Search "Cortex Memory" in VS Code Extensions, or: License MIT Stop explaining your codebase to AI. Let Cortex remember it for you.
For agents
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