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Welcome to Codebase Context

Tools and Techniques for AI Development Workflows

Codebase Context is a collection of tools and approaches for managing AI context windows, memory, and development workflows. mem8 is the primary CLI tool that helps bridge the gaps between AI capabilities and developer needs.

Historical Note

The original codebase-context-spec project is archived and no longer maintained or supported. mem8 represents the current, actively developed implementation of these concepts.

What is mem8?​

mem8 addresses common challenges in AI-assisted development:

  • 🧠 Context Window Management - Persistent memory across long development sessions
  • 📝 Structured Thoughts - Organize research, plans, and decisions in searchable markdown
  • 🔧 Toolbelt Integration - Install and manage development tools seamlessly
  • 🚢 Port Management - Intelligent detection and resolution of port conflicts
  • 🤖 Claude Code Enhancement - Custom agents, commands, and workflows via plugins
  • 🎨 External Plugins - Share workflows and standards across teams
  • 🔍 Universal Search - Find information across all your documentation

Next Steps​

📥 Installation

Get mem8 installed and running on your system.

Install mem8 →

💡 Concepts

Understand mem8's core concepts and architecture.

Learn concepts →

📖 User Guide

Learn how to use mem8 in your daily workflow.

Read the guide →

🔌 External Plugins

Share and customize Claude Code workflows.

Explore plugins →

Features at a Glance​

🧠 Context Window Management​

Persistent memory system keeps AI context relevant across long development sessions. Structured memory captures research, plans, and decisions.

🔧 Integrated Toolbelt​

Install and manage development tools with mem8 toolbelt. Handles dependencies, version conflicts, and environment setup automatically.

🚢 Intelligent Port Management​

Automatic port conflict detection and resolution. Never waste time debugging "address already in use" errors again.

🎯 Claude Code Integration​

Deep integration with Claude Code via the mem8 plugin system. Provides 8 workflow commands and 6 specialized agents.

🔌 External Plugins​

Create custom Claude Code plugins for your team. Use the mem8-plugin template to standardize workflows across your organization.

🔍 Full-Text Search​

Find information quickly across all your memory and documentation with powerful search capabilities.

Who is this for?​

  • AI-Assisted Developers - Manage context windows effectively across long sessions
  • Solo Developers - Keep memory organized and tools readily available
  • Development Teams - Share standardized workflows and templates
  • Claude Code Users - Enhance your development experience with better memory and tooling
  • Organizations - Create custom templates and maintain consistent practices

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