Show HN: Local semantic memory for coding agents
thr is a local CLI tool designed to help developers and coding agents save and retrieve semantic memories using natural language queries. It supports offline semantic search, stores data in a local SQLite database, and integrates with coding agents like Codex and Claude Code. The tool emphasizes privacy, with no telemetry and data stored locally by default.
- ▪thr is a command-line interface tool for saving and recalling project-specific memories based on meaning or text.
- ▪It supports offline semantic search using bundled embedding models and ONNX Runtime.
- ▪The tool integrates with coding agents through installable skills and provides JSON output for automation.
- ▪Memories are stored in a local SQLite database with no data sent to external servers.
- ▪thr does not encrypt data at rest and currently supports macOS and Linux on specific architectures.
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thr Local semantic memory for your terminal and coding agents. thr is a small local CLI for saving explicit memories and recalling them later by meaning or text. It is built for agent workflows: stable JSON output, offline semantic search, and installable skills for Codex, OpenCode, and Claude Code. Install curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Chadi00/thr/master/install.sh | bash The installer downloads the latest macOS or Linux release and verifies signed checksums before installing. Prefer manual verification? See MANUAL_INSTALL.md. Quick Start thr add "This project prefers small PRs with tests" thr ask "how should I structure this PR?" thr search "small PRs" thr list thr ask performs semantic recall over your saved memories. It does not call an LLM or generate an answer.
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