AI Pensieve MCP server
io.github.AS-XS/ai-pensieve-mcp·v0.2.0·1 starsSearch and cross-reference local AI chat history with read-only tools and source citations.
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AI Pensieve MCP tools (13)
write = sends, deletes, buys or postsRead from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.
archive_statusReturn providers, accounts, record counts, and date ranges without message text.
cross_referenceBundle matching evidence by provider/account with explicit coverage.
get_conversationRead a conversation page. Use newest_first=true to check current status.
get_conversation_matchesPage ranked title/message matches inside one fully identified conversation.
get_memoryRead one saved memory or context record using its search-result identity.
get_messageRead exact message text in character pages; follow next_offset until null.
get_message_contextRead graph-aware ancestors and descendants around one search result.
list_conversationsEnumerate conversations independent of keyword matches.
list_sourcesList available archive sources, optionally filtered by provider or account.
search_conversationsFind distinct conversations among the first 50 ranked search candidates.
search_historySearch message/context text and conversation titles using FTS5 syntax.
survey_archiveSurvey broad interests/projects by rotating through source accounts.
sweep_archiveRead a bounded page of messages, then saved context, without keywords.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-03 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan39 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 17 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
How AI Pensieve MCP compares
Against every graded Web search MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 92/100
- higher than 90% of 3,470 Web search servers
- Tools
- 13
- the typical Web search server has 5
- Tools that change things
- 0%
- typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- GitHub stars
- 1
- more than 55% of 1,786 Web search servers
- Downloads a week
- 37
- more than 23% of 827 Web search servers with a package
What its tools let an agent do: 12 read · 1 delete
Install AI Pensieve MCP in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
claude mcp add ai-pensieve-mcp -- uvx ai-pensieve-mcp
What the publisher says
From the AI Pensieve MCP repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
AI Pensieve MCP
中文版:README · 客户端设置 · 用户指南
Search your imported AI conversations locally, either through the illustrated desktop room or from an MCP client.
Privacy: the archive stays on your computer and MCP tools are read-only.
Retrieved excerpts may be sent to the AI provider connected to your client.
How your data is handled
Install
Open the desktop with uv:
uvx ai-pensieveFor a persistent command:
pipx install ai-pensieve
pensieveTo run only the read-only MCP server against an existing archive:
uvx ai-pensieve-mcp /absolute/path/to/archive.sqliteSee the package installation guide for client setup, platform requirements, persistent archive locations, and source installation.
Use the desktop
auto-detection, or Find & import local sessions.
- Open the wooden door and touch the Pensieve.
- Choose Import a memory, then select a provider bottle, Unmarked for
the basin. The original files stay unchanged.
- Choose an exported file or folder, inspect the selection, and pour it into
read the original thread.
- Choose Search the waters, search by keyword, and open a smoke result to
The GUI imports ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, and supported coding sessions. NotebookLM currently provides notebook metadata only. See the full compatibility matrix and export guide.
Connect an AI client
Import an archive first, then follow AI client setup and check the client verification status. Version 0.2.0 adds shelf → Connect to an AI for copyable setup and pensieve --demo to try invented memories in a temporary archive. Try prompts such as:
Search my archive for discussions about machine learning. Show the source
conversations and dates supporting your answer.
Find discussions of my project across different AI providers and compare the
decisions recorded in them.
More example prompts and tool details.
The archive is a local snapshot: import or refresh again when new conversations should appear. For command-line imports, custom source folders, and revision and deduplication rules, see the user guide.
Licensed under Apache License 2.0.
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Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
AI Pensieve MCP: common questions
- Is AI Pensieve MCP server safe?
- Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (92/100). Read the AI Pensieve MCP safety report
- How do I install AI Pensieve MCP?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does AI Pensieve MCP need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is AI Pensieve MCP maintained?
- The last commit was 49 days ago (2026-09-16). The latest release is v0.2.0.
- What can I use instead of AI Pensieve MCP?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Pubchem MCP server, Arxiv MCP server and Claude Code Ultimate Guide MCP server.
- How does AI Pensieve MCP compare with other Web search MCP servers?
- safety score 92/100 (higher than 90% of 3,470 Web search servers); tools 13 (the typical Web search server has 5); tools that change things 0% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.
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