Wuesteon/lean-memory

Overview

A Python library providing embedded, local-first memory for AI agents. It runs without a server, daemon, or mandatory cloud key, keeping data on the local machine.

Best for

Best for
Developers building lightweight, offline agent memory in Python

Use cases

• Embed memory directly in Python agents
• Maintain agent state without external services
• Keep agent data on local machine

How to use

Install

pip install lean-memory

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code

Notes

A Python library providing embedded, local-first memory for AI agents. It runs without a server, daemon, or mandatory cloud key, keeping data on the local machine.

47 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-08-07. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Embed memory directly in Python agents
• Maintain agent state without external services
• Keep agent data on local machine

Pros

• No server or daemon required
• No mandatory cloud key
• Local-first storage

Cons

• No built-in cloud synchronization
• Python-only implementation
• Small user base (47 stars)

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