MCP Connection
Fix MCP server connection problems with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and Continue. Debug configuration and connectivity issues.
The Problem
Your AI tool cannot connect to Memoria's MCP server or doesn't see the available tools.
Common Causes
- Invalid JSON in configuration file
- Wrong file path in config
- AI tool not restarted after config change
- Memoria not installed globally
Solutions
Validate JSON Configuration
Ensure your configuration file has valid JSON syntax. Use a JSON validator to check for missing commas, brackets, or quotes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"memoria": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@byronwade/memoria"]
}
}
}Restart Your AI Tool
Completely quit and reopen your AI tool (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) after making configuration changes.
Check Tool Availability
Ask your AI assistant: 'What MCP tools do you have available?' to verify the connection.
Enable Verbose Logging
Run Memoria with verbose logging to see connection details.
npx @byronwade/memoria --verbose