Pieces
Summary
OS-level AI memory that captures work context across apps, docs, browsers, editors, and chats so developers can search, summarize, and reuse past work.
<p>Pieces is a local-first AI memory platform for developers and knowledge workers. Its desktop app and PiecesOS capture workflow context across browsers, code editors, collaboration tools, documents, chats, snippets, and meetings, then make that context searchable through long-term memory, conversational search, single-click summaries, and MCP integrations for tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, VS Code, Goose, Windsurf, JetBrains, Zed, and OpenAI Codex CLI. It is strongest for people who repeatedly lose context across tabs, repos, notes, and assistant conversations, and who want a private-by-default memory layer that can feed richer context into their daily AI tools.</p>
Categories: Developer AI, Productivity, Memory, AI Agent.
Pricing
Free, Teams - contact-sales
Features
- Long-Term Memory engine that stores up to 9 months of workflow context
- Desktop timeline for reviewing activity, summaries, and prior work sessions
- Conversational search over saved work memories and timeline events
- Single-click summaries for standups, day recaps, top-of-mind notes, and custom summaries
- MCP server that passes Pieces context into AI tools and IDEs
- Local-first design with optional cloud and bring-your-own-model support
Use Cases
- Recovering previous code decisions, notes, links, snippets, and debugging context
- Creating standup updates and day recaps from actual workflow activity
- Giving Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, VS Code, Goose, and other tools access to personal work context
- Searching across browser, editor, chat, and document context without manual bookmarking
- Keeping a private memory layer for research, meetings, collaboration, and deep work
Pros
- Captures context across apps automatically instead of requiring manual note-taking
- Local-first architecture and optional cloud controls are useful for sensitive developer workflows
- MCP support makes the memory useful inside many existing AI coding tools
- Free individual tier lowers the barrier to testing the workflow
Cons
- Requires desktop installation and PiecesOS rather than working as a simple web app
- Most valuable after it has accumulated enough workflow history
- Teams pricing is not publicly listed
- Users need to review memory, telemetry, model, and cloud settings before using it with sensitive work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pieces used for?
Pieces is used to capture and retrieve work context across apps, browsers, editors, chats, meetings, and documents so users can search past work, summarize activity, and give AI tools better context.
Is Pieces free?
Pieces lists an Individual plan as free with 9 months of individual context, basic Copilot assistance, and email support. Its Teams plan is contact-sales pricing.
Does Pieces work with AI coding tools?
Yes. Pieces documents MCP integrations for tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, Goose, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, and OpenAI Codex CLI.
Is Pieces local or cloud-based?
Pieces positions the product as local-first and private by default, with cloud optional and settings for account, Personal Cloud, backup, telemetry, Long-Term Memory, MCP, connectors, and model selection.
Internal Links
Official website: https://pieces.app/
Canonical FindMyAI page: https://findmyai.xyz/tools/pieces