Advanced Tutorial: Setting Up Cloud Memory Sync with mCP Server on Mac via Dropbox

Introduction

• Tutorial for syncing memory between Macs using mCP server via Dropbox.
• Similar setup applies for other cloud providers, but focus here is on Dropbox.
• Advanced tutorial requiring terminal use and troubleshooting skills.
• Pre-requisite: mCP server setup on Mac as per previous video.

Initial Assumptions and Discoveries

• Initial idea: Change memory path in cloud desktop config for syncing.
• Initial setup: Memory persists true and memory path.
• Discovered memory path in config is redundant due to hardcoding in mCP server source code.

Solution Strategy

• Create a symbolic link from hardcoded memory.json file in MPX directory to a Dropbox directory.
• Sync changes both ways using symbolic link.
• Initial setup requires consolidating memory files to one base file on primary computer.

Prerequisites

• Cloud desktop setup on all computers involved.
• Identical config file or same memory mCP server setup on all computers.
• Cloud provider access (e.g., Dropbox) with shared directory.
• Terminal usage capabilities to locate MPX directory.
• Backup files using Git or other methods.

Setup Process

Preliminary Steps

1. Backup: Ensure all data is backed up.
2. Configuration: Ensure Cloud desktop is configured on both Macs.
3. Terminal Use: Use terminal to identify MPX directory paths on each computer.

Creating a Symbolic Link

1. Run Memory Server: Verify memory server is running on primary computer.
2. Locate Memory File: Use terminal to find memory.json location.
3. Create Dropbox Directory: Make a new directory in Dropbox for cloud memory.
4. Copy Memory File: Back up current memory file, then move it to Dropbox.
5. Remove Original File: Use terminal to remove the original memory file from MPX directory.
6. Create Symbolic Link: Use terminal to create a symbolic link from Dropbox memory file to MPX directory.

Verification

• Verify that memory is correctly saved and synced.
• Restart Cloud server and check memory recall.

Multi-computer Setup

• Follow same steps on additional computers to ensure sync.
• Ensure paths are correctly identified on each computer.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Use tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, or Claw for troubleshooting.
• Paths may differ across users/computers; ensure correct setup.

Conclusion

• Successfully syncs memory across Macs using Dropbox via symbolic links.
• Temporary solution until native memory sync is available.
• Allows near-unlimited memory storage unlike ChatGPT.

Note

• Follow detailed guide on the website linked in the video description for exact commands and steps.

Use this guide to configure and troubleshoot memory syncing between Macs effectively. Ensure correct path identification and symbolic link creation for successful implementation.