Multiple ways to install MemoryGraph depending on your needs.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+ - Required for the MCP server
• pip - Python package installer
• pipx (recommended) - Isolated Python app installer

# Check Python version
python3 --version  # Should be 3.10+

# Install pipx if you don't have it
pip install --user pipx
pipx ensurepath

Installation Methods

Method 1: pipx (Recommended)

pipx installs Python applications in isolated environments and handles PATH automatically.

# Basic installation (SQLite default)
pipx install memorygraphMCP

# With FalkorDBLite (embedded graph database)
pipx install "memorygraphMCP[falkordblite]"

# With FalkorDB client (requires FalkorDB server)
pipx install "memorygraphMCP[falkordb]"

# With Neo4j support (enterprise)
pipx install "memorygraphMCP[neo4j]"

Method 2: pip

Standard pip install (ensure Python bin directory is in PATH).

# Basic installation
pip install memorygraphMCP

# With extras
pip install "memorygraphMCP[intelligence]"

Method 3: From Source

For development or latest unreleased features.

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/gregorydickson/memory-graph.git
cd memory-graph

# Install in development mode
pip install -e ".[dev,intelligence]"

Verify Installation

# Check if memorygraph is available
which memorygraph
memorygraph --version

# Run health check
memorygraph --health

Backend Options

Next Steps

After installation, configure MemoryGraph with your AI assistant:

• Claude Code CLI Setup
• Claude Desktop Setup
• Cursor Setup