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Evidence fieldBasic MemoryShortlist candidatecodaMCP100 Recommended
Task fit
Best for
  • Users who want persistent, inspectable AI memory backed by local notes or an optional cloud workspace.
  • Collaborative document and structured-table workflows in Coda.
Not ideal for
  • Users who need a broadly proven, low-risk, fully mature Recommended-grade integration today.
  • Teams outside the publisher ecosystem or without least-privilege credentials
Avoid when
  • Avoid high-impact or sensitive production use unless the documented authentication, permissions, rollback, and data handling match your environment.
  • The connected identity is broader than the task requires
  • Tool calls cannot be reviewed before consequential mutations
Provenance
Provenance details

First-party MCP

io.github.basicmachines-co · Publisher source ↗

First-party MCP

ecosystem:coda · Publisher source ↗

Maintenance
Maintenance details

Repo: Not documented

Package: Not documented

Repo: Not documented

Package: Not documented

Popularity evidence
GitHub stars

4,307

GitHub stars · checked 2026-10-21

Not documented
Package downloads / 30 days

27,770

package downloads / 30 days · checked 2026-10-21

No reliable download data
Client coverage
Client coverage detailsNot documented
Claude Code✓ Streamable HTTP
Claude Desktop✓ Streamable HTTP
Codex✓ Streamable HTTP
VS Code✓ Streamable HTTP
Cursor✓ Streamable HTTP
OpenCode✓ Streamable HTTP
Client coverage noteLocal stdio runs on your computer. Streamable HTTP connects to a remotely hosted MCP server.
Access and data
AuthenticationLocal mode can operate without hosted auth; cloud mode uses the Basic Memory account/workspace connection.The official hosted endpoint supports OAuth 2 and personal access tokens.
CostLocal open-source use is available; cloud service pricing is publisher-defined.The MCP integration has no separately verified MCP100 price conclusion. Publisher subscriptions, API usage, compute, storage, and AI-client charges may apply.
PermissionsCan mutate or delete memory notes/projects exposed to the configured Basic Memory project.Coda document sharing, user permissions, admin controls, and OAuth or PAT scope determine access.
Data handlingLocal mode stores memory in local Markdown/project data; cloud routing can synchronize/store content in Basic Memory Cloud.Authorized service data and tool results pass through the MCP server to the connected AI client. Review the publisher and client data policies before using sensitive files & knowledge information.
Limitations
Tradeoffs
  • Persistent write/delete memory authority and cloud/local synchronization need stronger governance evidence for Recommended.
  • Documents and tables can contain broad internal knowledge, and write tools can alter shared operational records.
Risk contextPersistent write/delete memory authority and cloud/local synchronization need stronger governance evidence for Recommended.Documents and tables can contain broad internal knowledge, and write tools can alter shared operational records. Use a test environment where practical, least-privilege credentials, narrowly enabled tools, and explicit confirmation for mutations. MCP100 did not execute third-party server code during this documentation review.
Evidence date
Editorial review2026-10-212026-07-30
Candidate evidence2026-10-21T00:00:00Z2026-09-24T04:25:05.554391Z

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