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DimensionDiveOpen-source MCP Host Desktop App that works with any function-calling LLM.Basic MemoryYour AI never forgets again.
FMRS33 / 100 · D72 / 100 · B
Reliability2 / 2010 / 20
Security and permissions4 / 2015 / 20
Maintenance11 / 2016 / 20
Documentation10 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience6 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • Developers and technical users who want a desktop interface to various LLMs and MCP tools.
  • Users needing a cross-platform, customizable AI assistant environment.
  • Users managing multiple MCP servers and frequently switching models.
  • Privacy-conscious developers who want local data storage.
  • Researchers who need AI-assisted management of large note collections.
  • Users of Markdown editors like Obsidian.
Not for
  • Non-technical users who expect one-click installation with no configuration.
  • Users requiring full stability and official support, as some features are unstable.
  • Users needing headless or CI/CD integration (as a desktop app).
  • Users needing cloud sync and mobile access (unless using the paid cloud service).
  • Minimalists who want zero configuration.
  • Scenarios requiring large-scale vector databases and complex retrieval (local SQLite may be insufficient).
Required permissions
  • Access to the file system via built-in File Manager and Bash tools.
  • Network access via the Fetch tool and MCP server communication.
  • Execute local commands via the Bash tool.
  • Store application data (configuration, chat history).
  • Read and write to the local filesystem (default: ~/basic-memory).
  • Perform file and directory operations (create, edit, delete).
  • Access local SQLite database (or Postgres/Milvus if configured).
Risks and side effects
  • MCP server authentication is unstable and may require frequent re-authorization.
  • The Bash tool can execute arbitrary commands, posing a security risk.
  • Misconfiguration may lead to data loss or system issues.
  • Unofficial MCP servers may introduce security threats.
  • Tools have write operations that may unintentionally modify or delete notes.
  • Edit operations may overwrite existing content, though there are protections.
  • Semantic search and reranking features may require model downloads, adding latency.
  • Local data backups are the user's responsibility.
Supported clientsClaude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT, Obsidian
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