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OpenMem

Local-first AI memory across Claude, ChatGPT & Gemini — MCP compatible, private by design

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See OpenMem in action

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OpenMem gives your AI assistants persistent, searchable memory stored locally on your machine. Works across Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and any LLM via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). No accounts, no cloud sync — your memories never leave your device. Open-source alternative to mem0.

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OpenMem as an alternative

OpenMem is aimed at people comparing AI memory layers but wanting local-first, cross-assistant memory instead of another hosted account.

Alternative to Mem0 / OpenMemoryAlternative to MemPalaceAlternative to Basic MemoryAlternative to mcp-memory-service

A good fit if you are looking for local-first AI memory across Claude ChatGPT Gemini MCP, especially around local AI memory MCP server, cross-LLM persistent memory open source, shared AI memory multiple assistants, ChatGPT memory alternative local.

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What OpenMem does

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Cross-provider memory

Memories created in Claude carry over to ChatGPT and vice versa.

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Fully local

All memories stored as plain files on your machine. No accounts, no sync.

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Semantic search

Finds relevant memories using embeddings, not just keyword matching.

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MCP compatible

Integrates with Claude Desktop via the Model Context Protocol.

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Portable

Export and import memory packs. Take your context anywhere.

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Fast

Millisecond memory retrieval with local vector search.

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OpenMem is completely free and open-source

No Pro tier, no freemium — just good software, maintained in public. If it's useful to you, a GitHub star goes a long way.

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Need help with OpenMem?

Submit a private support ticket, request a feature, or book a consulting session. I personally respond to every ticket.

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