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the open, user-sovereign memory layer for AI. local-first · client-side encrypted · open protocol. your memory. your keys. every model.

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Mneme – Open-protocol AI memory that lives on your device

Name: Mneme – Open-protocol AI memory that lives on your device
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Author: ptengelmann

by ptengelmann·May 22, 2026·2 points·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●●●BangerBig BrainZero to One

Beats Mem0 on strict keyword matching by preserving source language instead of paraphrasing.

Strengths

•Dual-matcher benchmark proves structural advantage in strict fact retrieval over competitors.
•Open protocol spec allows any AI app to implement the memory layer without vendor lock-in.
•Client-side encryption ensures users hold the keys, solving the trust issue of cloud memory.

Weaknesses

•Public beta status means production-critical use cases might still be risky for enterprise.
•Adoption depends on AI app developers implementing the protocol, creating a chicken-and-egg problem.

Post Description

Hey guys, so I use AI a lot, and I mean a lot, specially for my job and just as a hobby, I've got ADHD so creating is somethign I love, but I always got annoyed that every AI memory product wants to host my data on their servers, in their schema, locked to their product. Sooooo I built mneme memory that lives on your device, encrypted with keys only you hold, with an open protocol that works across Claude,Cursor, ChatGPT, Gemini.

Apache 2.0, on npm.

https://github.com/ppserapiao/mneme · https://mneme-web-zeta.vercel.app

Let me know your thoughts ;)