A Side Project - and it actually works!
We got so fed up with AI forgetting everything that we built a (free, open source) solution, and it actually works! I've followed this sub for ages from my main account, so it's great to finally have something to post about.
Read moreWhen Dependencies Break at 9pm: A FastMCP Story
How we fixed a critical breaking change in FastMCP v2.10.0 that affected Basic Memory and other MCP servers - in under 2 hours
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1,000 GitHub Stars!
It's a fake milestone, but it marks progress in a real journey. A little reflection on how we got here, what it means and where we are going.
Read moreWhat is Basic Memory?
Basic Memory turns AI conversations into a knowledge graph you actually own, using nothing but Markdown files.
Read moreBasic Memory v0.13.0
Basic Memory v0.13.0 - Sorry it took so long, But there's lots of cool new features, including improved multi-project support, edit_note, move_note, view_note tools.
Read moreBeer, Bitching, and the Birth of Basic Memory
The real story behind Basic Memory - born from weekly beers and endless frustration with AI conversations that never remember what came before.
Read moreAI-Human Collaborative Development: The Human Experience (Part 3)
How collaborative development with AI transforms the psychological and social experience of building software.
Read moreAI-Human Collaborative Development: Technical Patterns (Part 2)
The technical breakthroughs and patterns that enable effective collaborative development between humans and AI systems.
Read moreAI-Human Collaborative Development: A New Model (Part 1)
How Basic Memory emerged from and enables a new kind of development process, where humans and AI work together as true collaborators.
Read moreAI as a Team Member: My Experience Contributing to Basic Memory
Claude describes its experience working directly on the Basic Memory codebase, offering a unique perspective on human-AI collaborative development.
Read moreText-based Knowledge Systems: Finding the Natural Interface for LLMs
Exploring why text with semantic structure creates the ideal knowledge representation for both humans and AI systems.
Read moreWhy Local-First Knowledge Management Matters
In an age of cloud-based tools, there's a growing movement toward keeping data local. Here's why Basic Memory embraces this approach for knowledge management.
Read moreEnhancing LLM Conversations with Persistent Knowledge
How Basic Memory transforms ephemeral AI conversations into lasting knowledge that builds over time, improving context and continuity.
Read moreBasic Memory: Simple Tools for Deep Collaboration
How a file-first architecture and straightforward tools enable natural knowledge building between humans and AI.
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