IDEs.md

tinyMem IDE Integration Guide

tinyMem integrates with modern IDEs primarily through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or via Proxy Mode for copilot-style extensions.

1. VS Code (via MCP Extension)

Currently, VS Code supports MCP through extensions like the MCP Extension or specific agent extensions that implement the protocol.

1. Install an MCP-compatible extension.
2. Configure the extension settings to register tinymem:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "tinymem": {
         "command": "tinymem",
         "args": ["mcp"]
       }
     }
   }

2. Cursor

Cursor supports MCP configuration via a dedicated file.

1. Locate/Create your MCP config (check Cursor docs for latest location, typically in project settings or global settings).
2. Add the configuration:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "tinymem": {
         "command": "tinymem",
         "args": ["mcp"]
       }
     }
   }

3. Restart Cursor. You can now reference memory in Composer or Chat.

3. Zed

Zed supports "context servers" (MCP).

1. Open Zed Settings (cmd-,).

2. Add to context_servers:

   {
     "context_servers": {
       "tinymem": {
         "command": "/usr/local/bin/tinymem",
         "args": ["mcp"],
         "env": {
           "TINYMEM_LOG_LEVEL": "info"
         }
       }
     }
   }

3. Restart Zed.

4. Continue (VS Code Extension)

Continue allows you to configure custom LLM providers. Use Proxy Mode.

1. Start Proxy: tinymem proxy

2. Edit config.json in ~/.continue/ (or .continue/ in project):

   {
     "models": [
       {
         "title": "tinyMem Proxy",
         "provider": "openai",
         "model": "AUTODETECT",
         "apiBase": "http://localhost:8080/v1",
         "apiKey": "dummy"
       }
     ]
   }

3. Select "tinyMem Proxy" in the Continue dropdown.

5. Windsurf / Other Agents

Most agentic IDEs now support MCP. Look for "MCP Servers" or "Context Providers" in their settings and register the stdio command:

• Command: tinymem
• Args: mcp

Configuration Reference

For full configuration options, see Configuration.md.

Troubleshooting

• Tool Not Found: Ensure you have restarted your IDE after editing configuration files.
• Path Issues: If tinymem command is not found by the IDE, always use the absolute path (e.g., /usr/local/bin/tinymem).