adam-framework
local MCP serveradam-framework is a local MCP server: Persistent memory tools for Claude Desktop. Search your vault or Obsidian notes mid-conversation. Install it from pypi as adam-mcp.
Installation
Terminal
claude mcp add adam-framework -e ADAM_VAULT_PATH=... -- uvx adam-mcp
Run in your project folder. Add --scope user to use it everywhere.
Claude Desktop, Cursor & other clients
Add to claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"adam-framework": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"adam-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ADAM_VAULT_PATH": "..."
}
}
}
}Fill in the environment variables with your own credentials.
What you need
- Runtime: Python with uv (runs with uvx).
- MCP client: Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, Claude Desktop, Cursor or any other client that speaks MCP over stdio.
- Environment variables:
ADAM_VAULT_PATH
Summary
Persistent memory tools for Claude Desktop. Search your vault or Obsidian notes mid-conversation.
adam-framework vs similar servers
| Server | Stars | Type | API key | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adam-framework | 45 | Local | Yes | pypi |
| enquire-mcp | 33 | Local | No | npm |
| genesys-memory | 29 | Local | Yes | pypi |
| SAME - Stateless Agent Memory Engine | 23 | Local | Yes | npm |
| Vault Cortex | 21 | Local | Yes | oci |
Questions
It reads one environment variable: ADAM_VAULT_PATH. Set them in your MCP config before starting the server.
Python with uv (runs with uvx), plus an MCP client such as Claude Code, Codex, Claude Desktop or Cursor.
adam-framework is a local MCP server distributed as the pypi package adam-mcp.
Run: claude mcp add adam-framework -e ADAM_VAULT_PATH=... -- uvx adam-mcp
Run: codex mcp add adam-framework --env ADAM_VAULT_PATH=... -- uvx adam-mcp
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