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caveat-cli

MCP server · npm · ★ 3 · graded 2026-10-20Source linked

Long-term memory CLI for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor (markdown + SQLite FTS5 + MCP + hooks)

No outside reports on file

caveat-cli reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesReads local filesNOTED
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (caveat-cli)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y caveat-cli

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About Caveat CLI

Caveat CLI is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Data & databases: Long-term memory CLI for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor (markdown + SQLite FTS5 + MCP + hooks).

It is published on npm as caveat-cli and hosted on GitHub at kitepon/caveat (3 GitHub stars, 1,341 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-18). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y caveat-cli

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "caveat-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "caveat-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

30/100
GitHub stars
3
Weekly npm downloads
1.3k
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (caveat-cli). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Caveat CLI?

Run npx -y caveat-cli in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/kitepon/caveat.

Are there security reports about Caveat CLI?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Caveat CLI currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Caveat CLI actively maintained?

Caveat CLI has 3 GitHub stars and 1.3k weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-18. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/kitepon/caveat before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Caveat CLI?

You can compare Caveat CLI side by side with other SQLite, Memory MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Caveat CLI? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Caveat CLI

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: caveat-cli
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/kitepon-caveat
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 3 GitHub stars, 1.3k weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads local files
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (caveat-cli)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts caveat-cli`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
kitepon
Source code
github.com/kitepon/caveat
Install command
npm install caveat-cli
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity
3 GitHub stars, 1.3k weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-20

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