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AI Memory & Decision System - Give AI agents persistent memory and consistent decision-making with actual semantic understanding.
What's New in v6.6.6
ModernBERT Deep Sight (BREAKING)
The daemon's vision has been fundamentally sharpened. The old all-MiniLM-L6-v2 embedding model is replaced by ModernBERT with asymmetric query/document encoding and optional ONNX acceleration.
| Aspect | Old (v5.x) | New (v6.6.6) |
|---|---|---|
| Model | all-MiniLM-L6-v2 |
nomic-ai/modernbert-embed-base |
| Dimensions | 384 | 256 (Matryoshka truncation) |
| Encoding | Single encode() |
Dual: encode_query() / encode_document() |
| Backend | PyTorch only | ONNX quantized (with torch fallback) |
| Prefixes | None | search_query: / search_document: |
This is a BREAKING CHANGE — existing embeddings must be re-encoded:
python -m daem0nmcp.migrations.migrate_embedding_model --project-path /path/to/.daem0nmcp
Background Dreaming
When the user goes idle, the daemon autonomously re-evaluates past failed decisions using current evidence:
IdleDreamSchedulermonitors tool call activity- After configurable idle timeout (default 60s),
FailedDecisionReviewstrategy runs - Classifies decisions as revised, confirmed_failure, or needs_more_data
- Insights persisted as
learningmemories withdreamtag and full provenance - Yields immediately when user returns (cooperative scheduling)
Cognitive Tools (3 new standalone MCP tools)
Meta-reasoning tools for daemon introspection:
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
simulate_decision |
Temporal Scrying — replay a past decision with current knowledge, revealing what changed |
evolve_rule |
Rule Entropy Analysis — examine rules for staleness, code drift, and outcome correlation |
debate_internal |
Adversarial Council — structured evidence-grounded debate with convergence detection |
Auto-Zoom Retrieval Routing
Query-aware search dispatch that routes to the optimal retrieval strategy:
- SIMPLE queries → Vector-only search (fast path)
- MEDIUM queries → Hybrid BM25+vector with RRF fusion
- COMPLEX queries → GraphRAG multi-hop traversal + community summaries
- Shadow mode (default) logs classifications without changing behavior
- All strategies fall back to hybrid on failure
Claude Code Native Hooks
New daem0nmcp/claude_hooks/ module with 5 lifecycle hooks and automated installation:
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-claude-hooks # Install to ~/.claude/settings.json
python -m daem0nmcp.cli uninstall-claude-hooks # Remove
| Hook | Purpose |
|---|---|
session_start |
Auto-briefing at session dawn |
pre_edit |
Preflight enforcement + file memory recall before edits |
pre_bash |
Rule enforcement on bash commands |
post_edit |
Suggest remembrance for significant changes |
stop |
Auto-capture decisions from conversation |
Stats
- 8 workflow tools + 3 cognitive tools (11 MCP tools total, plus legacy)
- 59 workflow actions across 8 workflows
- 500+ tests passing
What's New in v5.1.0
Workflow Consolidation
v5.1 consolidates 67 individual MCP tools into 8 workflow-oriented tools, dramatically reducing context overhead for AI agents while preserving all capabilities.
8 Workflow Tools
| Workflow | Purpose | Actions |
|---|---|---|
commune |
Session start & status | briefing, active_context, triggers, health, covenant, updates |
consult |
Pre-action intelligence | preflight, recall, recall_file, recall_entity, recall_hierarchical, search, check_rules, compress |
inscribe |
Memory writing & linking | remember, remember_batch, link, unlink, pin, activate, deactivate, clear_active, ingest |
reflect |
Outcomes & verification | outcome, verify, execute |
understand |
Code comprehension | index, find, impact, todos, refactor |
govern |
Rules & triggers | add_rule, update_rule, list_rules, add_trigger, list_triggers, remove_trigger |
explore |
Graph & discovery | related, chain, graph, stats, communities, community_detail, rebuild_communities, entities, backfill_entities, evolution, versions, at_time |
maintain |
Housekeeping & federation | prune, archive, cleanup, compact, rebuild_index, export, import_data, link_project, unlink_project, list_projects, consolidate |
How It Works
Each workflow tool accepts an action parameter that selects the operation:
# Old way (67 separate tools)
mcp__daem0nmcp__get_briefing(project_path="...")
mcp__daem0nmcp__recall(topic="auth", project_path="...")
mcp__daem0nmcp__remember(category="decision", content="...", project_path="...")
mcp__daem0nmcp__record_outcome(memory_id=42, outcome="...", worked=True, project_path="...")
# New way (8 workflow tools)
mcp__daem0nmcp__commune(action="briefing", project_path="...")
mcp__daem0nmcp__consult(action="recall", topic="auth", project_path="...")
mcp__daem0nmcp__inscribe(action="remember", category="decision", content="...", project_path="...")
mcp__daem0nmcp__reflect(action="outcome", memory_id=42, outcome_text="...", worked=True, project_path="...")
Why Consolidate?
- 88% fewer tool definitions in context (8 vs 67)
- Lower token overhead — AI agents load fewer tool schemas
- Logical grouping — related operations live in one tool
- Backward compatible — legacy individual tools still registered alongside workflows
What's New in v5.0.0
Visions of the Void (MCP Apps)
Interactive HTML interfaces via MCP Apps (SEP-1865). Visual mode is now accessed via the visual=true parameter on workflow tools:
commune(action="briefing", visual=true, project_path="...") # Briefing Dashboard
consult(action="recall", topic="auth", visual=true, project_path="...") # Search Results UI
commune(action="covenant", visual=true, project_path="...") # Covenant Status
explore(action="communities", visual=true, project_path="...") # Community Map
explore(action="graph", topic="auth", visual=true, project_path="...") # Memory Graph Viewer
Features: D3.js v7 bundled (105KB, no CDN), restrictive CSP, canvas-based graph (10,000+ nodes at 60fps), graceful text fallback for non-visual hosts.
What's New in v4.0.0
Cognitive Architecture
Five major capabilities:
- GraphRAG & Leiden Communities: Knowledge graph construction with hierarchical community detection, multi-hop queries, global search via community summaries
- Bi-Temporal Knowledge: Dual timestamps (
valid_timevstransaction_time),happened_atbackfilling,as_of_timepoint-in-time queries, contradiction detection - Metacognitive Reflexion: Actor-Evaluator-Reflector loop,
verifyaction validates claims against stored knowledge, reflection persistence - Context Engineering: LLMLingua-2 for 3x-6x compression, code entity preservation, adaptive rates,
compressaction for on-demand optimization - Dynamic Agency:
executeaction for sandboxed Python execution via E2B Firecracker microVMs
What's New in v3.1.0
2026 AI Memory Research Enhancements
- BM25 + RRF Hybrid Retrieval: Okapi BM25 replaces TF-IDF, Reciprocal Rank Fusion combines keyword and vector search
- TiMem-Style Recall Planner: Complexity-aware retrieval adapting to query difficulty (simple/medium/complex)
- Titans-Inspired Surprise Scoring: Novelty detection with
surprise_score(0.0-1.0) - Importance-Weighted Learning: EWC-inspired protection for valuable memories via
importance_score - Fact Model: Verified facts promote to immutable O(1) lookup after threshold successful outcomes
What's New in v3.0.0
FastMCP 3.0 Upgrade
- CovenantMiddleware: Sacred Covenant enforcement via FastMCP 3.0 middleware pattern
- Component Versioning: All tools include version metadata
- OpenTelemetry Tracing (Optional):
pip install daem0nmcp[tracing]
Previous Versions
v2.16.0 — Sacred Covenant Enforcement- Tools block with
COMMUNION_REQUIRED/COUNSEL_REQUIREDuntil proper rituals observed - Preflight tokens with 5-minute validity
- MCP Resources for dynamic context injection (
daem0n://warnings/,daem0n://failed/, etc.)
- Active Working Context (MemGPT-style always-hot memories, max 10)
- Temporal versioning with
versionsandat_timequeries - Hierarchical summarization via Leiden communities
- Auto entity extraction from memory content
- Contextual recall triggers (auto-recall on file/tag/entity patterns)
- Configurable hybrid search weight, result diversity, tag inference
- Qualified entity names (
module.Class.method), incremental indexing
- Passive Capture hooks (auto-remember decisions from conversation)
- Endless Mode (condensed recall with 50-75% token reduction)
- Linked Projects for cross-repo memory awareness
- Multi-language AST parsing via tree-sitter (Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java, C, C++, C#, Ruby, PHP)
- Qdrant vector backend for persistent vector storage
- Proactive file watcher with desktop/log/editor-poll notifications
- Pre-commit enforcement hooks blocking commits with stale decisions
- CLI tools for status, record-outcome, install-hooks
- TF-IDF semantic search with real similarity matching
- Memory decay (30-day half-life for decisions/learnings, eternal patterns/warnings)
- Conflict detection and failed decision boosting (1.5x relevance)
- File-level memory associations
- Vector embeddings for enhanced semantic matching
Why Daem0nMCP?
AI agents start each session fresh. They don't remember:
- What decisions were made and why
- Patterns that should be followed
- Warnings from past mistakes
Markdown files don't solve this - the AI has to know to read them and might ignore them.
Daem0nMCP provides ACTIVE memory - it surfaces relevant context when the AI asks about a topic, enforces rules before actions, and learns from outcomes.
What Makes This Different
- Semantic matching: "creating REST endpoint" matches rules about "adding API route"
- Time decay: A decision from yesterday matters more than one from 6 months ago
- Conflict warnings: "You tried this approach before and it failed"
- Learning loops: Record outcomes, and failures get boosted in future recalls
- Surprise scoring: Novel information surfaces above routine knowledge
- Graph reasoning: Multi-hop traversal across linked memories and communities
- Background dreaming: Idle-time re-evaluation of past failed decisions
Quick Start
Claude Code (The Easy Way)
- Copy
Summon_Daem0n.mdto your project - Start a Claude Code session in that project
- Claude will read the file and perform the summoning ritual automatically
OpenCode
- Install Daem0n-MCP:
pip install -e ~/Daem0nMCP - Run the installer:
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-opencode - Launch OpenCode in your project directory
- Run
/communeto begin
For the full ritual walkthrough, see Summon_Daem0n_OpenCode.md.
Manual Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/DasBluEyedDevil/Daem0n-MCP.git ~/Daem0nMCP
# Install
pip install -e ~/Daem0nMCP
# Run the MCP server (Linux/macOS — stdio transport)
python -m daem0nmcp.server
# Run the MCP server (Windows — HTTP transport required)
python ~/Daem0nMCP/start_server.py --port 9876
Installation by Platform
Linux / macOS (stdio transport)
# Find your Python path
python3 -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"
# Register with Claude Code (replace <PYTHON_PATH>)
claude mcp add daem0nmcp --scope user -- <PYTHON_PATH> -m daem0nmcp.server
# Restart Claude Code
Windows (HTTP transport required)
Windows has a known bug where Python MCP servers using stdio transport hang indefinitely. Use HTTP transport instead:
- Start the server (keep this terminal open):
python ~/Daem0nMCP/start_server.py --port 9876
Or use start_daem0nmcp_server.bat
- Add to
~/.claude.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"daem0nmcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://localhost:9876/mcp"
}
}
}
- Start Claude Code (after server is running)
Transport Modes
| Method | Transport | Default Port | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
python -m daem0nmcp.server |
stdio (default) or sse |
8765 (sse) | Unix/macOS direct channel |
python start_server.py |
streamable-http |
9876 | Windows HTTP, remote access |
For OpenCode setup, see the OpenCode Integration section below, or run python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-opencode for automated setup.
Workflow Tools (8 Tools, 59 Actions)
All capabilities are accessed through 8 workflow tools. Each tool accepts an action parameter to select the operation. Legacy individual tools remain registered for backward compatibility.
commune — Session Start & Status
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
briefing |
Smart session start with git awareness |
active_context |
Get all hot memories for current focus |
triggers |
Check context triggers for auto-recalled memories |
health |
Server health, version, and statistics |
covenant |
Sacred Covenant status and phase |
updates |
Poll for knowledge changes (real-time notifications) |
consult — Pre-Action Intelligence
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
preflight |
Combined recall + rules check before changes |
recall |
Semantic memory retrieval by topic (supports condensed, visual) |
recall_file |
Get memories linked to a specific file |
recall_entity |
Get memories mentioning a code entity |
recall_hierarchical |
GraphRAG-style layered retrieval with community summaries |
search |
Full-text search across all memories (supports highlight, visual) |
check_rules |
Validate action against decision rules |
compress |
LLMLingua-2 context compression |
inscribe — Memory Writing & Linking
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
remember |
Store a memory with conflict detection |
remember_batch |
Store multiple memories in one transaction |
link |
Create causal relationships between memories |
unlink |
Remove relationships between memories |
pin |
Pin/unpin memories to prevent pruning |
activate |
Add memory to always-hot working context |
deactivate |
Remove memory from active context |
clear_active |
Clear all active context |
ingest |
Import external documentation from URL |
reflect — Outcomes & Verification
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
outcome |
Record whether a decision worked or failed |
verify |
Validate factual claims against stored knowledge |
execute |
Sandboxed Python execution (E2B) |
understand — Code Comprehension
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
index |
Index code entities via tree-sitter |
find |
Semantic search across code entities |
impact |
Analyze blast radius of code changes |
todos |
Scan for TODO/FIXME/HACK/XXX/BUG comments |
refactor |
Generate refactor suggestions with causal history |
govern — Rules & Triggers
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
add_rule |
Create decision tree rules |
update_rule |
Modify existing rules |
list_rules |
Show all configured rules |
add_trigger |
Create auto-recall context triggers |
list_triggers |
List all context triggers |
remove_trigger |
Remove a context trigger |
explore — Graph & Discovery
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
related |
Find related memories via graph traversal |
chain |
Find causal paths between memories |
graph |
Visualize memory relationships (JSON/Mermaid, supports visual) |
stats |
Knowledge graph metrics |
communities |
List Leiden community clusters (supports visual) |
community_detail |
Drill down into a community |
rebuild_communities |
Detect communities via Leiden algorithm |
entities |
List most frequently mentioned entities |
backfill_entities |
Extract entities from existing memories |
evolution |
Trace knowledge evolution over time |
versions |
Get version history for a memory |
at_time |
Query memory state at a point in time |
maintain — Housekeeping & Federation
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
prune |
Remove old, low-value memories (with protection) |
archive |
Archive/restore memories |
cleanup |
Find and merge duplicate memories |
compact |
Consolidate episodic memories into summaries |
rebuild_index |
Force rebuild TF-IDF and vector indexes |
export |
Export all memories and rules as JSON |
import_data |
Import memories and rules from JSON |
link_project |
Link to another project for cross-repo awareness |
unlink_project |
Remove a project link |
list_projects |
List all linked projects |
consolidate |
Merge memories from linked projects |
Cognitive Tools (Standalone)
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
simulate_decision |
Temporal Scrying — replay a past decision with current knowledge |
evolve_rule |
Rule Entropy — examine rules for staleness and drift |
debate_internal |
Adversarial Council — evidence-grounded debate with convergence detection |
Tool Names by Client
Different MCP clients use different naming conventions for tools. Both formats resolve to the same server-side operations.
Workflow Tools:
| MCP Tool | Claude Code | OpenCode |
|---|---|---|
| commune | mcp__daem0nmcp__commune |
daem0nmcp_commune |
| consult | mcp__daem0nmcp__consult |
daem0nmcp_consult |
| inscribe | mcp__daem0nmcp__inscribe |
daem0nmcp_inscribe |
| reflect | mcp__daem0nmcp__reflect |
daem0nmcp_reflect |
| understand | mcp__daem0nmcp__understand |
daem0nmcp_understand |
| govern | mcp__daem0nmcp__govern |
daem0nmcp_govern |
| explore | mcp__daem0nmcp__explore |
daem0nmcp_explore |
| maintain | mcp__daem0nmcp__maintain |
daem0nmcp_maintain |
Cognitive Tools:
| MCP Tool | Claude Code | OpenCode |
|---|---|---|
| simulate_decision | mcp__daem0nmcp__simulate_decision |
daem0nmcp_simulate_decision |
| evolve_rule | mcp__daem0nmcp__evolve_rule |
daem0nmcp_evolve_rule |
| debate_internal | mcp__daem0nmcp__debate_internal |
daem0nmcp_debate_internal |
Format pattern:
| Client | Format | Separator |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | mcp__servername__toolname |
Double underscore (__) |
| OpenCode | servername_toolname |
Single underscore (_) |
Usage Examples
Store a Memory
inscribe(
action="remember",
category="decision", # decision, pattern, warning, or learning
content="Use JWT tokens instead of sessions",
rationale="Need stateless auth for horizontal scaling",
tags=["auth", "architecture"],
file_path="src/auth/jwt.py" # optional file association
)
Retrieve Memories
consult(action="recall", topic="authentication")
# Returns: decisions, patterns, warnings, learnings about auth
# Sorted by: semantic relevance x recency x importance
consult(action="recall_file", file_path="src/auth/jwt.py")
# Returns: all memories linked to this file
consult(action="recall_entity", entity_name="UserService")
# Returns: all memories mentioning the entity
consult(action="recall", topic="auth", condensed=True)
# Condensed: 50-75% fewer tokens, content truncated to 150 chars
Create Rules
govern(
action="add_rule",
trigger="adding new API endpoint",
must_do=["Add rate limiting", "Write integration test"],
must_not=["Use synchronous database calls"],
ask_first=["Is this a breaking change?"]
)
Track Outcomes
reflect(action="outcome", memory_id=42, outcome_text="JWT auth works great", worked=True)
reflect(action="outcome", memory_id=43, outcome_text="Caching caused stale data", worked=False)
# Failed decisions get 1.5x boost in future recalls
Session Start
commune(action="briefing", focus_areas=["authentication", "API"])
# Returns: stats, recent decisions, warnings, failed approaches,
# git changes, plus pre-fetched context for focus areas
Active Context (Working Memory)
inscribe(action="activate", memory_id=42, reason="Working on auth refactor",
priority=10, expires_in_hours=8)
# Memory stays in always-hot context, auto-injected into briefings
# Max 10 items, auto-expires, duplicate prevention
commune(action="active_context") # View all hot memories
inscribe(action="deactivate", memory_id=42) # Remove
inscribe(action="clear_active") # Clear all
Cognitive Tools
# Temporal Scrying: What would I decide differently today?
simulate_decision(decision_id=42)
# Rule Entropy: Which rules have grown stale?
evolve_rule(rule_id=5) # Single rule
evolve_rule() # Batch: all enabled rules
# Adversarial Council: Evidence-grounded debate
debate_internal(
topic="Database choice for sessions",
advocate_position="Use Redis",
challenger_position="Use PostgreSQL"
)
Import External Docs
inscribe(action="ingest", url="https://stripe.com/docs/api/charges", topic="stripe")
# Later: consult(action="recall", topic="stripe") to retrieve
AI Agent Protocol
The recommended workflow for AI agents:
SESSION START
+-> commune(action="briefing")
BEFORE CHANGES
+-> consult(action="preflight", description="what you're doing")
+-> consult(action="recall_file", file_path="path/to/file.py")
AFTER DECISIONS
+-> inscribe(action="remember", category=..., content=..., rationale=..., file_path=...)
AFTER IMPLEMENTATION
+-> reflect(action="outcome", memory_id=..., outcome_text=..., worked=...)
See Summon_Daem0n.md for the complete protocol (with ritual theme for fun).
Claude Code Integration
Automated Hook Installation (Recommended)
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-claude-hooks
This registers 5 hook modules in ~/.claude/settings.json:
| Event | Hook | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
SessionStart |
session_start |
Auto-briefing summary |
PreToolUse (Edit/Write/NotebookEdit) |
pre_edit |
Preflight enforcement + file memory recall |
PreToolUse (Bash) |
pre_bash |
Rule enforcement on commands |
PostToolUse (Edit/Write) |
post_edit |
Suggest remembrance for significant changes |
Stop/SubagentStop |
stop |
Auto-capture decisions from conversation |
To remove: python -m daem0nmcp.cli uninstall-claude-hooks
Manual Hooks (Legacy)
Add to .claude/settings.json:
{
"hooks": {
"PreToolUse": [{
"matcher": "Edit|Write|NotebookEdit",
"hooks": [{
"type": "command",
"command": "python3 \"$HOME/Daem0nMCP/hooks/daem0n_pre_edit_hook.py\""
}]
}],
"PostToolUse": [{
"matcher": "Edit|Write",
"hooks": [{
"type": "command",
"command": "python3 \"$HOME/Daem0nMCP/hooks/daem0n_post_edit_hook.py\""
}]
}],
"Stop": [{
"matcher": "",
"hooks": [{
"type": "command",
"command": "python3 \"$HOME/Daem0nMCP/hooks/daem0n_stop_hook.py\""
}]
}]
}
}
Protocol Skill
A Claude Code skill is included at .claude/skills/daem0nmcp-protocol/SKILL.md that enforces the memory protocol automatically.
OpenCode Integration
OpenCode connects to Daem0n-MCP via the same MCP server. No server changes required -- the daemon serves all clients equally.
Configuration
Create opencode.json at your project root:
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"daem0nmcp": {
"type": "local",
"command": ["python", "-m", "daem0nmcp"],
"enabled": true,
"environment": {
"PYTHONUNBUFFERED": "1"
}
}
}
}
For Windows (where HTTP transport is required), use:
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"daem0nmcp": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "http://localhost:9876/mcp",
"enabled": true
}
}
}
System Instructions
OpenCode reads AGENTS.md from the project root for system prompt injection. The Sacred Covenant protocol is included in AGENTS.md with OpenCode-compatible tool names.
If both AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md exist in a project, OpenCode uses only AGENTS.md.
Tool Names
OpenCode uses a different tool name format than Claude Code:
| Client | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | mcp__servername__toolname |
mcp__daem0nmcp__commune |
| OpenCode | servername_toolname |
daem0nmcp_commune |
Both formats resolve to the same MCP server tools. Use the format matching your client. See the Tool Names by Client table in the Workflow Tools section for the complete mapping.
How It Works
Hybrid Search (BM25 + Vector + RRF)
- BM25 for keyword matching with term saturation and length normalization
- ModernBERT vector embeddings (256-dim, asymmetric encoding) for deep semantic understanding
- Reciprocal Rank Fusion combines both with configurable weights
- "blocking database calls" matches memories about "synchronous queries"
Auto-Zoom Retrieval Routing
Query-aware dispatch classifies complexity and routes to the optimal strategy:
- Simple queries → vector-only (fast path)
- Medium queries → hybrid BM25+vector
- Complex queries → GraphRAG multi-hop with community summaries
Memory Decay
weight = e^(-lambda*t) where lambda = ln(2)/half_life_days
Default half-life is 30 days. Patterns and warnings are permanent (no decay).
Conflict Detection
When storing a new memory, it's compared against recent memories:
- If similar content failed before → warning about the failure
- If it matches an existing warning → warning surfaced
- If highly similar content exists → potential duplicate flagged
Failed Decision Boosting
Memories with worked=False get a 1.5x relevance boost in recalls.Warnings get a 1.2x boost. Past mistakes surface prominently.
Background Dreaming
During idle periods, the daemon re-evaluates failed decisions against current evidence. FailedDecisionReview strategy finds worked=False decisions, recalls current evidence, and persists actionable insights as learning memories. Yields cooperatively when the user returns.
Data Storage
Each project gets isolated storage at:
<project_root>/.daem0nmcp/storage/daem0nmcp.db
Configuration
All settings are configurable via environment variables with DAEM0NMCP_ prefix.
Core Settings
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_PROJECT_ROOT |
. |
Project root path |
DAEM0NMCP_STORAGE_PATH |
auto | Override storage location |
DAEM0NMCP_LOG_LEVEL |
INFO |
Logging level |
DAEM0NMCP_QDRANT_URL |
None |
Remote Qdrant URL (overrides local) |
Embedding Model (v6.6.6+)
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_EMBEDDING_MODEL |
nomic-ai/modernbert-embed-base |
Model name |
DAEM0NMCP_EMBEDDING_DIMENSION |
256 |
Matryoshka truncation dimension |
DAEM0NMCP_EMBEDDING_BACKEND |
auto-detected | onnx or torch |
DAEM0NMCP_EMBEDDING_QUERY_PREFIX |
search_query: |
Prefix for query encoding |
DAEM0NMCP_EMBEDDING_DOCUMENT_PREFIX |
search_document: |
Prefix for document encoding |
Search Tuning
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_HYBRID_VECTOR_WEIGHT |
0.3 |
Vector weight in hybrid search (0.0-1.0) |
DAEM0NMCP_BM25_K1 |
1.5 |
BM25 term frequency saturation |
DAEM0NMCP_BM25_B |
0.75 |
BM25 document length normalization |
DAEM0NMCP_RRF_K |
60 |
RRF fusion dampening constant |
DAEM0NMCP_SEARCH_DIVERSITY_MAX_PER_FILE |
3 |
Max results from same file |
Auto-Zoom Routing
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_AUTO_ZOOM_ENABLED |
false |
Master switch for query-aware routing |
DAEM0NMCP_AUTO_ZOOM_SHADOW |
true |
Log classifications without routing |
DAEM0NMCP_AUTO_ZOOM_CONFIDENCE_THRESHOLD |
0.25 |
Below this → hybrid fallback |
DAEM0NMCP_AUTO_ZOOM_GRAPH_EXPANSION_DEPTH |
2 |
Multi-hop depth for complex queries |
Background Dreaming
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_DREAM_ENABLED |
true |
Master switch for dreaming |
DAEM0NMCP_DREAM_IDLE_TIMEOUT |
60.0 |
Seconds of idle before dreaming starts |
DAEM0NMCP_DREAM_MAX_DECISIONS_PER_SESSION |
5 |
Max failed decisions to re-evaluate |
DAEM0NMCP_DREAM_MIN_DECISION_AGE_HOURS |
1 |
Min age before re-evaluation eligible |
Cognitive Tools
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_COGNITIVE_DEBATE_MAX_ROUNDS |
5 |
Max rounds for adversarial council |
DAEM0NMCP_COGNITIVE_EVOLVE_MAX_RULES |
10 |
Max rules to analyze for staleness |
DAEM0NMCP_COGNITIVE_STALENESS_AGE_WEIGHT |
0.3 |
Time-based decay weight |
Recall Planner
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAEM0NMCP_SURPRISE_K_NEAREST |
5 |
Neighbors for surprise calculation |
DAEM0NMCP_SURPRISE_BOOST_THRESHOLD |
0.7 |
Boost threshold (0.0-1.0) |
DAEM0NMCP_RECALL_SIMPLE_MAX_MEMORIES |
5 |
Max memories for simple queries |
DAEM0NMCP_RECALL_MEDIUM_MAX_MEMORIES |
10 |
Max memories for medium queries |
DAEM0NMCP_RECALL_COMPLEX_MAX_MEMORIES |
20 |
Max memories for complex queries |
DAEM0NMCP_FACT_PROMOTION_THRESHOLD |
3 |
Outcomes to promote to fact |
See Summon_Daem0n.md for the complete configuration reference (~50 settings).
Architecture
daem0nmcp/
├── server.py # MCP server with 8 workflow + 3 cognitive tools (FastMCP)
├── mcp_instance.py # FastMCP instance creation
├── config.py # Pydantic settings (~50 configurable options)
├── memory.py # Memory storage & semantic retrieval
├── rules.py # Rule engine with BM25 matching
├── similarity.py # TF-IDF index, decay, conflict detection
├── vectors.py # ModernBERT embeddings (ONNX/torch, asymmetric encoding)
├── bm25_index.py # BM25 Okapi keyword retrieval
├── fusion.py # Reciprocal Rank Fusion for hybrid search
├── surprise.py # Titans-inspired novelty detection
├── recall_planner.py # TiMem-style complexity classification
├── retrieval_router.py # Auto-Zoom query-aware search dispatch
├── query_classifier.py # Exemplar-based query complexity classification
├── qdrant_store.py # Qdrant vector database backend
├── active_context.py # MemGPT-style always-hot working memory
├── entity_extractor.py # Entity extraction from memory content
├── entity_manager.py # Entity lifecycle management
├── communities.py # Leiden community detection & summaries
├── context_triggers.py # Auto-recall trigger system
├── context_manager.py # Multi-project context management
├── covenant.py # Sacred Covenant enforcement & preflight tokens
├── database.py # SQLite async database
├── models.py # 10+ tables: memories, rules, relationships, etc.
├── enforcement.py # Pre-commit enforcement & session tracking
├── hooks.py # Git hook templates & installation
├── cli.py # Command-line interface
├── workflows/ # 8 consolidated workflow tools
│ ├── commune.py # Session start & status
│ ├── consult.py # Pre-action intelligence
│ ├── inscribe.py # Memory writing & linking
│ ├── reflect.py # Outcomes & verification
│ ├── understand.py # Code comprehension
│ ├── govern.py # Rules & triggers
│ ├── explore.py # Graph & discovery
│ └── maintain.py # Housekeeping & federation
├── tools/ # MCP tool registrations
│ ├── workflows.py # 8 workflow tool definitions
│ ├── cognitive_tools.py # simulate_decision, evolve_rule, debate_internal
│ ├── memory.py # Legacy memory tools (deprecated)
│ ├── briefing.py # Legacy briefing tools (deprecated)
│ ├── code_tools.py # Legacy code tools (deprecated)
│ ├── context_tools.py # Legacy context tools (deprecated)
│ ├── entity_tools.py # Legacy entity tools (deprecated)
│ ├── graph_tools.py # Legacy graph tools (deprecated)
│ ├── rules.py # Legacy rule tools (deprecated)
│ ├── temporal.py # Legacy temporal tools (deprecated)
│ ├── verification.py # Legacy verification tools (deprecated)
│ ├── federation.py # Legacy federation tools (deprecated)
│ ├── maintenance.py # Legacy maintenance tools (deprecated)
│ └── agency_tools.py # Legacy agency tools (deprecated)
├── cognitive/ # Cognitive tool implementations
│ ├── simulate.py # Temporal scrying (decision replay)
│ ├── evolve.py # Rule entropy analysis
│ └── debate.py # Adversarial council
├── dreaming/ # Background dreaming system
│ ├── scheduler.py # IdleDreamScheduler (idle detection + dispatch)
│ ├── strategies.py # FailedDecisionReview strategy
│ └── persistence.py # Dream session/result models & persistence
├── claude_hooks/ # Claude Code native hooks
│ ├── install.py # install/uninstall-claude-hooks CLI
│ ├── session_start.py # Auto-briefing at session dawn
│ ├── pre_edit.py # Preflight enforcement + file recall
│ ├── pre_bash.py # Rule enforcement on commands
│ ├── post_edit.py # Significance detection
│ ├── stop.py # Auto-capture decisions
│ └── _client.py # Hook helper utilities
├── compression/ # LLMLingua-2 context compression
├── graph/ # Knowledge graph (NetworkX + Leiden)
├── reflexion/ # Metacognitive architecture (LangGraph)
├── agency/ # Dynamic agency (E2B sandboxing)
├── transforms/ # FastMCP 3.0 middleware
│ └── covenant.py # CovenantMiddleware & CovenantTransform
├── ui/ # MCP Apps visual interfaces (D3.js)
├── channels/ # Notification channels (desktop, log, editor-poll)
├── migrations/ # Database schema & embedding migrations
├── code_indexer.py # Code understanding via tree-sitter
├── watcher.py # Proactive file watcher daemon
├── tracing.py # OpenTelemetry integration (optional)
├── prompt_templates.py # AutoPDL-inspired modular prompts
└── tool_search.py # Dynamic tool discovery index
.claude/
└── skills/
└── daem0nmcp-protocol/
└── SKILL.md # Protocol enforcement skill
.opencode/
├── commands/
│ ├── commune.md # /commune slash command
│ ├── counsel.md # /counsel slash command
│ ├── inscribe.md # /inscribe slash command
│ └── recall.md # /recall slash command
└── plugins/
└── daem0n.ts # Covenant enforcement plugin
Summon_Daem0n.md # Claude Code installation grimoire
Summon_Daem0n_OpenCode.md # OpenCode installation grimoire
Banish_Daem0n.md # Uninstallation instructions (both clients)
start_server.py # HTTP server launcher (streamable-http transport)
CLI Commands
# Session briefing/statistics
python -m daem0nmcp.cli briefing
# Index code entities
python -m daem0nmcp.cli index [--path PATH] [--patterns **/*.py **/*.ts ...]
# Scan for TODO/FIXME/HACK comments
python -m daem0nmcp.cli scan-todos [--auto-remember] [--path PATH]
# Check a file against memories and rules
python -m daem0nmcp.cli check <filepath>
# Run database migrations (usually automatic)
python -m daem0nmcp.cli migrate [--backfill-vectors]
Hook & Enforcement Commands
# Install Claude Code hooks (user-level, all projects)
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-claude-hooks [--dry-run]
# Remove Claude Code hooks
python -m daem0nmcp.cli uninstall-claude-hooks [--dry-run]
# Install OpenCode configuration (project-level)
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-opencode [--dry-run] [--force]
# Creates: opencode.json, .opencode/ directories, .opencode/plugins/daem0n.ts
# AGENTS.md and command files are not auto-created
# Install git pre-commit hooks
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-hooks [--force]
# Remove git pre-commit hooks
python -m daem0nmcp.cli uninstall-hooks
# Show pending decisions and blocking issues
python -m daem0nmcp.cli status
# Record outcome for a decision
python -m daem0nmcp.cli record-outcome <id> "<outcome>" --worked|--failed
All commands support --json for machine-readable output and --project-path to specify the project root.
Upgrading
1. Update the Code
# If installed from source (recommended)
cd ~/Daem0nMCP && git pull && pip install -e .
2. Re-encode Embeddings (v6.6.6+ — REQUIRED for existing data)
The embedding model changed from all-MiniLM-L6-v2 (384-dim) to nomic-ai/modernbert-embed-base (256-dim). Existing embeddings must be re-encoded:
python -m daem0nmcp.migrations.migrate_embedding_model --project-path /path/to/.daem0nmcp
Qdrant collections are auto-recreated with the correct dimension on first startup.
3. Install Claude Code Hooks
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-claude-hooks
4. Restart Claude Code
After updating, restart Claude Code to load the new MCP tools.
4b. Update OpenCode Configuration (if using OpenCode)
python -m daem0nmcp.cli install-opencode --force
This regenerates opencode.json and the plugin to match the latest version.
5. Migrations Run Automatically
Database schema migrations are applied automatically when any MCP tool runs. No manual migration step required.
6. Index Your Codebase
python -m daem0nmcp.cli index
Supports Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java, C, C++, C#, Ruby, PHP via tree-sitter.
Troubleshooting
MCP Tools Not Available in Claude Session
Symptom: claude mcp list shows daem0nmcp connected, but Claude can't use mcp__daem0nmcp__* tools.
Fixes:
Start server before Claude Code (Windows):
# Terminal 1: Start Daem0n server first python ~/Daem0nMCP/start_server.py --port 9876 # Wait for "Uvicorn running on http://localhost:9876" # Terminal 2: Then start Claude Code claudeRe-register the server:
claude mcp remove daem0nmcp -s user claude mcp add daem0nmcp http://localhost:9876/mcp -s user
Hooks Not Firing
- MCP server running:
curl http://localhost:9876/mcpshould respond - Hooks configured: check
~/.claude/settings.jsonor.claude/settings.json - Project has
.daem0nmcp/directory
Communion/Counsel Errors
COMMUNION_REQUIRED→ Callcommune(action="briefing", project_path="...")firstCOUNSEL_REQUIRED→ Callconsult(action="preflight", description="...", project_path="...")first
OpenCode: Tools Not Found
Symptom: OpenCode reports "tool not found" when using mcp__daem0nmcp__* format.
Fix: OpenCode uses single-underscore format: daem0nmcp_commune (not mcp__daem0nmcp__commune). See Tool Names by Client for the full mapping.
OpenCode: MCP Connection Timeout
Symptom: First tool call times out, but subsequent calls work.
Fix: The embedding model loads on first call (several seconds). Add "timeout": 30000 to your opencode.json MCP config.
OpenCode: Covenant Not Enforced
Symptom: No preflight warnings, no post-edit suggestions in OpenCode.
Fix:
- Verify plugin exists:
ls .opencode/plugins/daem0n.ts - Verify AGENTS.md contains the Sacred Covenant section
- Check OpenCode logs for plugin errors
Development
# Install in development mode
pip install -e .[dev]
# Run tests (500+ tests)
pytest tests/ -v --asyncio-mode=auto
# Run server directly (stdio)
python -m daem0nmcp.server
# Run HTTP server (Windows)
python start_server.py --port 9876
Support
If Daem0nMCP has been useful to you, consider supporting its development:
Uninstallation
See Banish_Daem0n.md for complete removal instructions (covers both Claude Code and OpenCode), or quick version:
Claude Code
python -m daem0nmcp.cli uninstall-claude-hooks
claude mcp remove daem0nmcp --scope user
pip uninstall daem0nmcp
rm -rf ~/Daem0nMCP
rm -rf .daem0nmcp/
OpenCode
rm opencode.json
rm -rf .opencode/commands/ .opencode/plugins/daem0n.ts
pip uninstall daem0nmcp
rm -rf ~/Daem0nMCP
rm -rf .daem0nmcp/
"The system learns from YOUR outcomes.
Record them faithfully..."
~ Daem0n
Daem0nMCP v6.6.6: ModernBERT Deep Sight (256-dim Matryoshka, ONNX quantized, asymmetric encoding). 8 workflow tools with 59 actions + 3 cognitive tools (simulate_decision, evolve_rule, debate_internal). Background Dreaming, Auto-Zoom Retrieval Routing, Active Context, Visual Portals (MCP Apps), GraphRAG, bi-temporal knowledge, LLMLingua-2 compression. Claude Code native hooks + OpenCode integration (plugins, commands, covenant enforcement). 500+ tests. The daemon reaches beyond the veil.