Do I need to install Alma to use it?

No. The web app at alma.olivares.ai works in any modern browser including mobile — zero install. Install the VSCode extension or MCP server only if you want Alma inside your editor or another AI client.

Can I use all three integrations at once?

Yes — and you should. They all connect to the same Alma account, so memories created in any one show up in all of them. Web app for browsing, VSCode extension for coding, MCP server for Claude Desktop / Cursor.

On which plans are the VSCode extension and MCP server available?

MCP server: every paid plan (Starter, Pro and Max). VSCode extension: Max ($99/mo). Starter and Pro can use the web app and MCP server combination.

Installation

Alma runs in three places that share the same memory: the web app at alma.olivares.ai (no install), the VSCode extension (code --install-extension olivares.alma-vscode), and the MCP server for Claude Desktop / Cursor / Windsurf (npm install -g @olivaresai/alma-mcp). Pick the integration that fits your workflow — they all connect to the same persistent memory layer.

Choose your integration: Web App (visit alma.olivares.ai), VSCode Extension (code --install-extension olivares.alma-vscode), MCP Server (npm install -g @olivaresai/alma-mcp). Each integration connects to the same persistent memory.

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