This repository contains the official documentation for Basic Memory, a local-first knowledge management system that enables persistent semantic graphs through AI conversations.
Basic Memory allows you to build a knowledge graph from natural conversations with AI assistants like Claude. All knowledge is stored in standard Markdown files on your computer, giving you complete control and ownership of your data.
Key Features:
- 🏠 Local-first - All data stored in plain text files you control
- 🤖 AI Integration - Seamless integration with Claude Desktop via MCP
- 🔗 Knowledge Graph - Automatic semantic connections between notes
- 📝 Standard Markdown - Compatible with any text editor or Obsidian
- 🔄 Real-time Sync - Changes appear immediately across conversations
- 📂 Multi-Project - Organize knowledge across different contexts
- Get Started - Installation, setup, and first use
- Guides - In-depth technical guides and references
- Integrations - Setup guides for Claude, Obsidian, and authentication
- Technical - Architecture and implementation details
- Website: basicmachines.co
- Documentation: docs.memory.basicmachines.co
- GitHub: basicmachines-co/basic-memory
- PyPI: basic-memory
- Discord: Join our community
- Reddit: r/basicmemory
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- Make your changes
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This documentation is part of the Basic Memory project. See the main repository for license information.
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