Memory Bank MCP With Remote SSH Support 🧠

What is Memory Bank MCP With Remote SSH Support?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to store and retrieve structured information across sessions using Memory Banks. It now supports storing Memory Banks on a remote server via SSH.

How to use Memory Bank MCP With Remote SSH Support?

Install via npm (npm install @aakarsh-sasi/memory-bank-mcp) or run directly with npx (npx @aakarsh-sasi/memory-bank-mcp). Use command-line flags like --path, --folder, --mode, and --remote with --remote-user, --remote-host, --remote-path for remote mode. Configure as an MCP server in code editors like Cursor by specifying the npx command and arguments.

Key features of Memory Bank MCP With Remote SSH Support

• Initialize, find, and manage Memory Banks
• Read and write files in Memory Banks
• Track progress and log important decisions
• Maintain active context across sessions
• Support multiple modes (code, architect, ask, debug, test)
• Store Memory Banks on a remote server via SSH

Use cases of Memory Bank MCP With Remote SSH Support

• Maintain project context and progress across multiple AI assistant sessions
• Centralize Memory Banks on a remote server for shared access
• Persist Memory Bank data even if the local machine is wiped
• Log decisions with context and alternatives for project documentation
• Automatically switch AI behavior based on mode-specific .clinerules files

FAQ from Memory Bank MCP With Remote SSH Support

What is a Memory Bank?

A structured repository of information stored as markdown files, including product-context.md, active-context.md, progress.md, decision-log.md, and system-patterns.md.

Can I customize the Memory Bank folder name?

Yes, use the --folder option to set a custom folder name (e.g., --folder custom-memory). The Memory Bank is created at <project_path>/<folder_name>.

How do I set up the remote server mode?

Provide --remote, --remote-user, --remote-host, and --remote-path parameters. SSH key authentication is required; password authentication is not supported.

What modes are available and how do I switch?

Modes: code, architect, ask, debug, test. Start with --mode <mode> or use the switch_mode tool during a session. Mode-specific .clinerules files can also trigger automatic switching.

What are the SSH requirements for remote storage?

You need SSH access to the remote server, SSH key authentication set up, and sufficient permissions to create/modify files in the specified directory.