Getting Started

Install MemStack and start using skills in under 2 minutes.

Prerequisites

Installation

1

Install the Plugin

Run these commands inside Claude Code (not your regular terminal):

/plugin marketplace add cwinvestments/memstack

Then install:

/plugin install memstack@cwinvestments-memstack

Troubleshooting: SSH Error

If you see "Permission denied (publickey)" during install, run this first:

git config --global url."https://github.com/".insteadOf "git@github.com:"

Then retry the install commands above.

2

Open Claude Code

Navigate to any project and start a Claude Code session:

cd your-project
claude

Try saying: "scan this project" or "plan my next task"

If Claude responds with a structured protocol (activation message, context guard, checklist), MemStack is working.

Pro License Key Setup

After purchasing, follow these steps to unlock all 114 skills including the 29 Pro-exclusive skills.

Step 1: Install the Pro Skill Loader

In your terminal, run:

pip install memstack-skill-loader

Step 2: Register the MCP server

In your terminal, run:

claude mcp add --scope user memstack-skills -- python -m memstack_skill_loader

Step 3: Restart Claude Code and activate

Ask Claude to run:

activate_license(key="your-key-here", email="you@example.com")

Your Pro skills will be downloaded and unlocked automatically. You should see all 114 skills (85 free + 29 Pro). Your key is saved permanently — no environment variables needed.

Alternative: Environment Variable

For advanced users who prefer setting an environment variable instead of using activate_license:

Windows

setx MEMSTACK_PRO_LICENSE_KEY "your-key-here"

Then close and reopen your terminal and restart Claude Code.

Mac / Linux

echo 'export MEMSTACK_PRO_LICENSE_KEY="your-key-here"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

Verify Installation

1

Start Claude Code

Open a Claude Code session in any project.

2

Test a skill

Say "check my memstack setup" or "how many skills do I have?"

3

Confirm counts

You should see:

  • Free: 85 skills across 10 categories
  • Pro: 114 skills (85 free + 29 Pro-exclusive)

Need help? Check the MemStack GitHub repo or contact support.