mindmuxai/brain.md
A persistent, file-based memory layer for coding agents — give Claude Code, Codex & others a project brain (durable decisions, requirements, constraints) via a zero-dependency CLI.
- Stars
- 580
- Forks
- 56
- Open issues
- 0
- Last push
- 1d ago
About brain.md
brain.md is a free, open-source AI agent tool by mindmuxai, written mainly in JavaScript. A persistent, file-based memory layer for coding agents — give Claude Code, Codex & others a project brain (durable decisions, requirements, constraints) via a zero-dependency CLI. It has 580 GitHub stars and 56 forks, and was last updated 1d ago. It's released under the Apache-2.0 license, a standard open-source license.
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Language
- JavaScript
- Stars
- 580
- Last update
- 1d ago
- Runs on Mac
- Not stated
- GPU
- Not stated
- Paid API key
- Not stated
- Self-hostable
- Yes
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brain.md FAQ
Is brain.md free?
Yes. brain.md is open source and free to use. It's released under the Apache-2.0 license, a standard open-source license.
Does brain.md run on a Mac?
The project doesn't say. Check its installation guide before you start.
Does brain.md need a GPU?
The project doesn't state hardware needs. AI models generally run much faster with a GPU.
Is brain.md still maintained?
Yes. It was last updated 1d ago and has 0 open issues on GitHub.
What are alternatives to brain.md?
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