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---
title: 'Setup and Usage'
description: 'How to set up and use Supermemory MCP Server 4.0'
---
## Quick Install (Recommended)
```bash
npx -y install-mcp@latest https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp --client claude --oauth=yes
```
Replace `claude` with your MCP client: `cursor`, `windsurf`, `vscode`, etc.
## Manual Configuration
Add this to your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"supermemory": {
"url": "https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp"
}
}
}
```
The server uses **OAuth authentication** by default. Your MCP client will automatically discover the authorization server via `/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource` and prompt you to authenticate.
## API Key Authentication (Alternative)
If you prefer to use an API key instead of OAuth, get one from [app.supermemory.ai](https://app.supermemory.ai) and pass it in the `Authorization` header:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"supermemory": {
"url": "https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer sm_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
API keys start with `sm_` and are automatically detected. When an API key is provided, OAuth authentication is skipped.
## Project Scoping (Optional)
To scope all operations to a specific project, add the `x-sm-project` header:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"supermemory": {
"url": "https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-sm-project": "your-project-id"
}
}
}
}
```
This keeps memories organized by project, useful when working on multiple codebases or contexts.
## Client-Specific Setup
### Claude Desktop
Add to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) or `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` (Windows):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"supermemory": {
"url": "https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp"
}
}
}
```
### Cursor
Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"supermemory": {
"url": "https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp"
}
}
}
```
Or use the one-click install button at [app.supermemory.ai](https://app.supermemory.ai).
### Windsurf / VS Code
Configuration varies by extension. Generally, add the server URL (`https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp`) to your MCP settings.
## Using the MCP Server
Once configured, the MCP server provides three main tools:
### `memory` Tool
Save or forget information about the user:
```json
{
"content": "User prefers dark mode and uses TypeScript",
"action": "save",
"containerTag": "optional-project-tag"
}
```
The AI assistant will automatically use this tool when:
- You explicitly ask it to remember something
- It detects important preferences or patterns in conversation
### `recall` Tool
Search memories and get user profile:
```json
{
"query": "What are the user's programming preferences?",
"includeProfile": true,
"containerTag": "optional-project-tag"
}
```
The AI assistant will automatically use this tool when:
- You ask about past conversations or preferences
- It needs context from previous interactions
- It wants to provide personalized responses
### `whoAmI` Tool
Get information about the current logged-in user:
```json
{}
```
Returns your userId, email, name, client information, and sessionId.
## Resources
The MCP server also provides resources that can be accessed directly:
- **`supermemory://profile`** - Your user profile with stable preferences and recent activity
- **`supermemory://projects`** - List of your available memory projects
## Prompts
The server provides a `context` prompt that injects your user profile and preferences into the system context, allowing the AI to be aware of your preferences from the start of each conversation.