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Set up the Memexa MCP server in Claude — step by step
Connect Claude to your own documents in three minutes. Instructions for Claude Desktop and Claude Code, with sources cited down to the page.
August 18, 2026 3 min read Read →
Knowledge
Notes from the archive.
Fundamentals, guides and honest comparisons on AI memory, MCP and your own documents. No hype — written to be looked up, like a good index card.
Fundamentals
MCP servers explained: what they do and how to use them
What an MCP server is, which kinds exist, and how to connect one to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor — with examples and criteria for choosing well.
August 12, 2026 Read →
Fundamentals
What is MCP? The protocol that gives your AI a memory
MCP (Model Context Protocol) connects AI clients like Claude or ChatGPT to your data and tools — explained without developer prerequisites.
August 6, 2026 Read →
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