cipher
npxVerifiedByterover Cipher is an opensource memory layer specifically designed for coding agents. Compatible with Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Claude Desktop, Gemini CLI, AWS's Kiro, VS Code, Roo Code, Trae, Amp Code and Warp through MCP. Built by https://byterover.dev/
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Overview
Byterover Cipher is an opensource memory layer specifically designed for coding agents. Compatible with Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Claude Desktop, Gemini CLI, AWS's Kiro, VS Code, Roo Code, Trae, Amp Code and Warp through MCP. Built by https://byterover.dev/
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @byterover/cipher2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"campfirein-cipher-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @byterover/cipher"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from cipher?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for cipher
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from cipher. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CIPHER_API_KEY | Yes | Your cipher API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in cipher?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in cipher"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in cipher with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with cipher
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VS Code
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Gemini
Google's multimodal AI model and assistant
Cursor
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Claude
AI assistant built for thoughtful, nuanced conversation
Campfire
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