Zikra: Self-Hosted MCP Memory Server for Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex

Zikra is a self-hosted MCP (Model Context Protocol) memory server that provides persistent memory for Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex. It solves the problem where Claude Code and Claude Web don't share context, and every session starts from zero.

What it does

• Stop hook fires when Claude Code sessions end — saves automatically, eliminating the need to type "save this"
• MCP native — Claude Desktop and Claude Code connect with one configuration line
• Works with Cursor and Codex via the same webhook
• Saves every decision, error, and requirement automatically at session end
• Creates a searchable memory pool accessible from any tool, machine, or team member

Installation steps

Step 1 — Start the server:

pip install zikra-lite && python -m zikra

Step 2 — Add to ~/.claude/mcp.json:

{"zikra": {"url": "http://localhost:7723/mcp",
"headers": {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"}}}

Step 3 — Paste into Claude Code:

Fetch https://raw.githubusercontent.com/getzikra/zikra-lite/main/prompts/g_zikra.md and follow every instruction in it.

Technical details

• MIT licensed
• Self-hosted
• Free forever
• Built primarily by Claude Code to solve the developer's own problem
• Team version available with Postgres + n8n

This type of tool is useful for development teams working with AI coding assistants who need persistent context across sessions and team members.