Claude-Mem is a plugin for Claude Code and other agents that provides persistent, long-term memory across sessions.
It automatically captures tool usage, compresses observations into semantic summaries, and injects relevant context into future sessions to maintain project continuity.
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Persistent cross-session memory
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Progressive disclosure retrieval
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Hybrid semantic and keyword search
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Real-time web viewer UI
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Privacy controls with exclusion tags
Freemium
The core engine is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. Optional CMEM Cloud services for syncing and advanced features are available for $20/month.
Best for
Developers who need their AI coding agents to retain context, architectural decisions, and project history across multiple sessions and days.
Not ideal for
Users who require strictly local-only processing without any cloud-syncing options or those who do not use supported agentic tools like Claude Code or OpenClaw.
An essential tool for power users of Claude Code who want to eliminate the 'start from zero' problem, offering a robust, open-source memory layer that significantly improves agentic productivity.
Introduced Live Context System with auto-generated CLAUDE.md files, full Cursor IDE support, persistent HTTP server for Chroma, and manual memory storage tools.
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Is Claude-Mem free?+
Claude-Mem is Freemium. The core engine is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. Optional CMEM Cloud services for syncing and advanced features are available for $20/month. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Claude-Mem open source?+
Claude-Mem is not listed as open source on ai.dosa.dev - it is Freemium.
How much does Claude-Mem cost?+
The core engine is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. Optional CMEM Cloud services for syncing and advanced features are available for $20/month. Pricing changes often - verify on the official site.
Who is Claude-Mem best for?+
Developers who need their AI coding agents to retain context, architectural decisions, and project history across multiple sessions and days.
Who is Claude-Mem not ideal for?+
Users who require strictly local-only processing without any cloud-syncing options or those who do not use supported agentic tools like Claude Code or OpenClaw.
What are the best Claude-Mem alternatives?+
The closest Claude-Mem alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Pieces for Developers, agenttrace, Vibe Kanban - all listed under Developer Productivity & Workflow.
Who makes Claude-Mem?+
Claude-Mem is developed by thedotmack. It is listed in the Developer Productivity & Workflow category on ai.dosa.dev.
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