How do I install Provena?

Provena is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: provena-agent-memory and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Provena safe to use?

Provena was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.8/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Provena need?

Provena requires the following credentials or environment variables: PROVENA_API_URL, PROVENA_API_KEY, PROVENA_SCOPE_ID. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Provena?

Provena uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Provena MCP Server

by Admiralpunk

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Self-hosted MCP memory for AI agents: persistent context with evidence-backed claims.

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Self-hosted MCP memory for AI agents: persistent context with evidence-backed claims.

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

Provena is a well-structured MCP server for evidence-backed AI agent memory with solid security fundamentals. Authentication is properly implemented via API key hashing and role-based authorization. Code quality is generally high with appropriate input validation and safe database patterns. Minor issues include overly broad exception handling, some missing input validation edge cases, and reliance on external embedding services, but these do not pose significant security risks given the system's purpose. Supply chain analysis found 5 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (2 critical, 1 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 11 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

database

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Base URL of the Provena REST APIOptional

Environment variable: PROVENA_API_URL

Agent credential issued by the Provena serviceRequired

Environment variable: PROVENA_API_KEY

Exact project or branch scope used for memoryOptional

Environment variable: PROVENA_SCOPE_ID

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-admiralpunk-provena-memory": {
      "env": {
        "PROVENA_API_KEY": "your-provena-api-key-here",
        "PROVENA_API_URL": "your-provena-api-url-here",
        "PROVENA_SCOPE_ID": "your-provena-scope-id-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "provena-console"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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