SERVER

Search Memory

Rank #5,988

io.github.kefyusuf/search-memory-mcp

Free web search and long-term memory for AI assistants. No API keys; data stays local.

7 versions

1 GitHub stars

by kefyusuf (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Oct 7, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 28, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Search Memory

Search Memory is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by kefyusuf. It ranks #5,988 of 164,500 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. Search Memory is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 7 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 7, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 28, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Search Memory can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Search Memory

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 31, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

SEARCH_PROVIDERS · optional
CACHE_DB_PATH · optional
INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS · optional
SEARXNG_BASE_URL · optional
BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY · optional
TAVILY_API_KEY · optional
EXA_API_KEY · optional
READER_FALLBACK_URL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Search Memory and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add search-memory-mcp -e "SEARCH_PROVIDERS=<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>" -e "CACHE_DB_PATH=<your CACHE_DB_PATH>" -e "INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS=<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>" -e "SEARXNG_BASE_URL=<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>" -e "BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY=<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>" -e "TAVILY_API_KEY=<your TAVILY_API_KEY>" -e "EXA_API_KEY=<your EXA_API_KEY>" -e "READER_FALLBACK_URL=<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>" -- npx -y search-memory-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.search-memory-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "search-memory-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.search-memory-mcp.env]
SEARCH_PROVIDERS = "<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>"
CACHE_DB_PATH = "<your CACHE_DB_PATH>"
INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS = "<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>"
SEARXNG_BASE_URL = "<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>"
BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY = "<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>"
TAVILY_API_KEY = "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>"
EXA_API_KEY = "<your EXA_API_KEY>"
READER_FALLBACK_URL = "<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "search-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "search-memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCH_PROVIDERS": "<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>",
        "CACHE_DB_PATH": "<your CACHE_DB_PATH>",
        "INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS": "<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>",
        "SEARXNG_BASE_URL": "<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>",
        "BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<your EXA_API_KEY>",
        "READER_FALLBACK_URL": "<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "search-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "search-memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCH_PROVIDERS": "<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>",
        "CACHE_DB_PATH": "<your CACHE_DB_PATH>",
        "INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS": "<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>",
        "SEARXNG_BASE_URL": "<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>",
        "BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<your EXA_API_KEY>",
        "READER_FALLBACK_URL": "<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "search-memory-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "search-memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCH_PROVIDERS": "<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>",
        "CACHE_DB_PATH": "<your CACHE_DB_PATH>",
        "INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS": "<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>",
        "SEARXNG_BASE_URL": "<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>",
        "BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<your EXA_API_KEY>",
        "READER_FALLBACK_URL": "<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "search-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "search-memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCH_PROVIDERS": "<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>",
        "CACHE_DB_PATH": "<your CACHE_DB_PATH>",
        "INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS": "<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>",
        "SEARXNG_BASE_URL": "<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>",
        "BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<your EXA_API_KEY>",
        "READER_FALLBACK_URL": "<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "search-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "search-memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCH_PROVIDERS": "<your SEARCH_PROVIDERS>",
        "CACHE_DB_PATH": "<your CACHE_DB_PATH>",
        "INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS": "<your INGEST_ALLOWED_DIRS>",
        "SEARXNG_BASE_URL": "<your SEARXNG_BASE_URL>",
        "BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_SEARCH_API_KEY>",
        "TAVILY_API_KEY": "<your TAVILY_API_KEY>",
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<your EXA_API_KEY>",
        "READER_FALLBACK_URL": "<your READER_FALLBACK_URL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by kefyusuf

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Search Memoryyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 7, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 28, 2026
Version history: 7 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 31, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 31, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Oct 8, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 10, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (7)

Version	Published
1.2.0	Oct 28, 2026
1.1.0	Oct 25, 2026
1.0.4	Oct 17, 2026
1.0.3	Oct 12, 2026
1.0.2	Oct 11, 2026
1.0.1	Oct 9, 2026
1.0.0	Oct 9, 2026

STANDING

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Ranks ahead of 158,512 of 164,500 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Search Memory?: Search Memory is maintained by kefyusuf, which publishes 2 MCP servers (7 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Search Memory listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Search Memory is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Search Memory have?: MCP Toplist tracks 7 versions of Search Memory, most recently published on Oct 28, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Search Memory?: The source code for Search Memory is hosted at github.com/kefyusuf/search-memory-mcp.

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