ahmetakyurt/zipmem-mcp

What it does

zipmem-mcp is an MCP server that provides persistent, long-term memory capabilities for terminal-based AI agents like Claude Code. It maintains project context across multiple sessions by storing and retrieving distilled information including blueprints, code anchors (file→line→concept mappings), and learned lessons in a compact JSON format.

How to set up

Clone the repository from GitHub (ahmetakyurt/zipmemmcp), install dependencies via npm or pip as specified in the project README, configure the MCP server in your Claude or terminal AI agent settings, and initialize a .zipmem/ directory in your project root. The tool automatically manages memory storage and retrieval without requiring manual configuration.

Key features

• Anchored Compacting technology for efficient memory compression
• Project blueprints and architectural documentation storage
• Code anchor tracking linking files, lines, and concepts
• Distilled lessons and insights retention
• Single JSON file-based storage under .zipmem/ directory
• Near-zero token overhead for context restoration
• Cross-session context persistence
• Local-first architecture for privacy and offline access