> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.memorybase.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup

> Connect MemoryBase to Claude Code or Codex in under 2 minutes.

## Before you start

* A **MemoryBase account** ([sign up here](https://dashboard.memorybase.app/sign-in))
* **Node.js 18+** ([download here](https://nodejs.org) -- choose "LTS")
* **Claude Code** or **Codex** installed

## Install and connect

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the MemoryBase CLI">
    Open your terminal and run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g memorybase
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    ```bash theme={null}
    memorybase login
    ```

    This opens your browser. Sign in with your MemoryBase account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect to your coding tool">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Claude Code">
        ```bash theme={null}
        claude mcp add memorybase -- npx -y memorybase mcp
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Codex">
        ```bash theme={null}
        codex mcp add memorybase -- npx -y memorybase mcp
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>

    That's it. Your coding tool can now access your memory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify it works">
    Open Claude Code and ask:

    ```
    What do you know about my recent conversations?
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="'npm' is not recognized">
    Node.js isn't installed. Download it from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org) and restart your terminal.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'claude' is not recognized">
    Claude Code isn't installed. Follow the [Claude Code setup guide](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) first.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Claude Code doesn't use my memory">
    Run `memorybase login` and make sure your account has conversations. Check at [dashboard.memorybase.app](https://dashboard.memorybase.app).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>