cortex-memory
Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline with a VSCode extension and CLI.
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Decision brief
cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI.
Good fit when
- If you are working extensively with Claude Code, Cursor & Cline and want to automatically capture decisions, patterns, and context across sessions without configuration.
- When you need an open-source solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow via the VSCode extension or CLI.
Avoid when
- If you prefer not using tools that integrate deeply with specific AI platforms like Claude Code, which may limit its usefulness in environments where multiple or different platforms are used.
- In scenarios where custom configuration is required, as cortex-memory emphasizes zero-config setup which might not be adaptable to highly customized workflows.
- Pricing:
- freemium - Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content.
Observed Jul 12, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Adoption
Package downloads where a registry match exists. GitHub stars (7) are secondary evidence.
- npm downloads (30d)
- 47·npm downloads API·3w
Maintenance and security
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- Slowing (128d since push)
- As of 3w
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of 3w
- Security (OSV)
- 3 low (3 low)
- As of 1mo
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Install
npm install cortex-memoryHow it fits your stack(1)
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Overview
Automatically captures decisions, patterns, and context across sessions through a zero-config VSCode extension, CLI, and MCP server.
Capability facts
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Aug 1, 2026
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Aug 1, 2026
- Languages
- typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Aug 1, 2026
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Compatibility
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Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 1, 2026)
Search **"Cortex Memory"** in VS Code Extensions, or:Source link
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1. Install
Search "Cortex Memory" in VS Code Extensions, or:
ext install cortex-dev.cortex-memory
License
MIT
Stop explaining your codebase to AI. Let Cortex remember it for you.
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.