engrim

MCP server · GitHub · ★ 301 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

The Universal Cross-Model Episodic Memory Standard. Local-first, project-scoped SQLite engine for Google Antigravity, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, and OpenCode. Zero cloud lock-in.

No outside reports on file

engrim reads local files and connects to external service APIs; 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 & writes local foldersREVIEW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
Package sourceGitHub (timgordontg/engrim)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/timgordontg/engrim ↗

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About Engrim

Engrim is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Data & databases: The Universal Cross-Model Episodic Memory Standard. Local-first, project-scoped SQLite engine for Google Antigravity, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, and OpenCode. Zero cloud lock-in.

It is hosted on GitHub at timgordontg/engrim (300 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files, connects to outside service api.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

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git clone https://github.com/timgordontg/engrim.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/timgordontg/engrim (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

28/100

GitHub stars: 301
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

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.
External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (timgordontg/engrim). 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 Engrim?

Engrim does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/timgordontg/engrim.

Are there security reports about Engrim?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Engrim currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include local file read access:, external api & account scope:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Engrim actively maintained?

Engrim has 301 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/timgordontg/engrim before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Engrim?

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

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

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "timgordontg-engrim"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: engrim
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/timgordontg-engrim
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 301 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads & writes local folders
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (timgordontg/engrim)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/timgordontg/engrim
- **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: timgordontg
Source code: github.com/timgordontg/engrim
Est. context load: ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
Popularity: 301 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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