rekal — MCP Server by janbjorge

by janbjorge · MCP Server · ★ 50

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About rekal

rekal Long-term memory for LLMs. One SQLite file, no cloud, no API keys. rekal is an MCP server that gives Claude Code persistent memory across sessions. Memories are stored locally in SQLite and retrieved with hybrid search (BM25 keywords + vector semantics + recency decay). Nothing leaves your machine. Install or with uv: Requires Python 3.11+. On first run, rekal creates — a single file that holds everything. Setup Three steps: add the MCP server, install the plugin, and disable built-in memory. 1. Add the MCP server — gives Claude Code the memory tools: 2. Install the plugin — teaches Claude Code when to use those tools, and prevents conflicts with built-in memory: 3. Disable built-in auto memory — add to : Why is this required? Claude Code's buil

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Quick Facts

Stars50
Forks4
LanguagePython
CategoryMCP Server
LicenseMIT
Quality Score73.4160875084145/100
Open Issues2
Last Updated2026-06-23
Created2026-04-11
Platformsmcp, python
Est. Tokens~16k

Compatible Skills

These tools work well together with rekal for enhanced workflows:

  • redis-vl-python — semantic(0.16)+complementary+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (56%)
  • emergent — semantic(0.29)+complementary+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (55%)
  • skills — semantic(0.25)+complementary+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (54%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is rekal?

rekal is Long-term memory for LLMs. MCP server backed by hybrid search in a single SQLite file.. It is categorized as a MCP Server with 50 GitHub stars.

What programming language is rekal written in?

rekal is primarily written in Python. It covers topics such as llm, mcp, mcp-server.

How do I install or use rekal?

You can find installation instructions and usage details in the rekal GitHub repository at github.com/janbjorge/rekal. The project has 50 stars and 4 forks, indicating an active community.

What license does rekal use?

rekal is released under the MIT license, making it free to use and modify according to the license terms.

What are the best alternatives to rekal?

The top alternatives to rekal on Agent Skills Hub include claude-historian-mcp, zettelkasten-mcp, snippy. Each offers a different approach to the same problem space — compare them side-by-side by stars, quality score, and community activity.

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