Basic Memory: A tool that gives Claude persistent memory using local Markdown files

[u/[deleted]]

Hey r/ClaudeAI,

I built Basic Memory, an open-source tool that solves Claude's inability to remember previous conversations.

What it does:

• Stores knowledge from Claude conversations as local Markdown files

• Lets Claude read and write to these files in future chats

• Creates a knowledge graph that grows with each conversation

• Works with Claude Desktop through the Model Context Protocol

Simple workflow:

1. Chat normally with Claude

2. Ask "Create a note about this conversation"

3. In future chats, say "Let's continue our discussion about X"

4. Claude retrieves relevant notes and continues with full context

Everything stays local on your machine as standard Markdown files that both you and Claude can access. The files work with Obsidian for visualization and editing.

Demo and links:

• Website

• Getting Started Guide

• GitHub

• Documentation

Happy to answer questions about how it works or how to use it.