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memory · johnlindquist — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

Q: How to install memory in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a claude-code` in your terminal. The configuration is stored in `~/.claude/skills/memory/SKILL.md`.

Connects your coding agent to the basic-memory CLI to store notes, run semantic searches, and keep project context across sessions.

Install into Claude Code · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓

npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a claude-code

Open on GitHub

What memory does

This skill equips agents with persistent storage driven by the basic-memory CLI. It records findings into Markdown notes and categorizes them using tags. Notes remain accessible across restarts.

Searching relies on semantic queries, titles, or date filters. You can also build context trees for paths like memory://topic/... before tackling complex tasks. Without basic-memory installed via pip, the skill cannot run any commands.

The local database updates through basic-memory sync. Each note stays organized with standard frontmatter metadata.

What it helps with

store architectural choices and patterns across coding sessions
search saved notes semantically by topic or tag
load historical context before refactoring or building features
track recent updates in the local knowledge base

Example prompts for the agent

Search memory for notes related to JWT authentication
Save our database schema decision to the decisions folder with tag backend
Build context for memory://topic/api before we start refactoring

How to install memory

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a claude-code

2Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/memory/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/memory/

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a codex

2Manually: put the files in place

.agents/skills/memory/SKILL.md

For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a cursor

2Manually: put the files in place

.cursor/skills/memory/SKILL.md

Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

1GitHub CLI

gh skill install johnlindquist/claude memory

2Manually: put the files in place

.github/skills/memory/SKILL.md

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a gemini-cli

2Platform CLI

gemini skills install https://github.com/johnlindquist/claude --path skills/memory

Manually: put the files in place

.devin/skills/memory/SKILL.md

The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a opencode

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about memory

How to install memory in Claude Code?

Run npx skills add johnlindquist/claude --skill memory -a claude-code in your terminal. The configuration is stored in ~/.claude/skills/memory/SKILL.md.

What does the memory skill do?

It gives your coding agent persistent memory by storing Markdown notes, retrieving semantic context, and tracking project decisions across sessions.

What dependencies are required?

You need the CLI package available in your environment. Install it beforehand by running pip install basic-memory.

memory by other authors comes first.

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