What it does
This tool builds a "knowledge graph" of a code project: a map of which files and functions exist and how they connect. It runs on your own computer.
AI coding assistants such as Claude Code and Codex can then search that map instead of opening file after file. It plugs in through MCP, a standard way to connect tools to AI assistants. Its makers report large savings in tokens, the units AI services charge by.
A browser view lets you explore the structure of a codebase visually, which its makers say helps when getting to know unfamiliar or AI-written code.
Who it's for
Programmers working with AI coding assistants on medium or large codebases.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Installed with a terminal script and used through an AI coding tool. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Privacy
- Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Run the installer for your system, or download it from the project's releases page.
- Restart your AI coding assistant so it picks up the new tool.
- Ask the assistant to index your project.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- codebase-memory-mcp preprintResearch paper · Mar 2026