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DimensionPerplexity MCPLong-lived Perplexity browser session, auto-config for 20+ IDEs, and a VS Code extension – all in one monorepo.Basic MemoryYour AI never forgets again.
FMRS64 / 100 · C72 / 100 · B
Reliability10 / 2010 / 20
Security and permissions12 / 2015 / 20
Maintenance15 / 2016 / 20
Documentation15 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience12 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • Individual developers who want Perplexity search/reasoning in their coding environment
  • VS Code users who benefit from auto-configuration
  • Users who want to integrate Perplexity features across multiple IDEs
  • 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
  • Enterprise users who need official support or reliable APIs
  • Users without a Perplexity account to login
  • Users who prefer the official API key approach
  • 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 your local browser profiles (e.g., Chrome profiles)
  • Automate browser sessions, including login and cookie management
  • Read and write local files (config, vault)
  • Network access to Perplexity endpoints
  • 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
  • Violates Perplexity's Terms of Service, potentially leading to account rate-limiting, suspension, or termination.
  • Browser automation may be flagged as abusive by Perplexity.
  • Experimental project: APIs and behavior may change without notice.
  • Vault encryption may cause lockouts due to OS keychain issues.
  • 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 clientsVS Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Amp, CodexClaude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT, Obsidian
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