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 [![Python 3.12+](https://img.shields.io/badge/python-3.12+-blue.svg)](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
 [![Tests](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/workflows/Tests/badge.svg)](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/actions)
 [![Ruff](https://img.shields.io/endpoint?url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/astral-sh/ruff/main/assets/badge/v2.json)](https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff)
+[![smithery badge](https://smithery.ai/badge/@basicmachines-co/basic-memory)](https://smithery.ai/server/@basicmachines-co/basic-memory)
 
 Basic Memory lets you build persistent knowledge through natural conversations with Large Language Models (LLMs) like
 Claude, while keeping everything in simple Markdown files on your computer. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to
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 ## Quick Start
 
+### Installing via Smithery
+
+To install Basic Memory for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@basicmachines-co/basic-memory):
+
+```bash
+npx -y @smithery/cli install @basicmachines-co/basic-memory --client claude
+```
+
+### Installing Manually
 ```bash
 # Install with uv (recommended)
 uv install basic-memory
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 AGPL-3.0
 
-Built with ♥️ by Basic Machines
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+Built with ♥️ by Basic Machines