Install on Windows

Requirements

Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) or higher; Windows 11 supported (x64)
Python 3.10+ (for the pipx path) or install from the Microsoft Store / MSIX

Option A — Microsoft Store (recommended)

The simplest path: install Memory Layer Pro straight from the Microsoft Store. Updates arrive automatically, and the app is sandboxed per Store policy. The app installs free; Pro and Pro+ unlock in-app (subscription billing is handled at memstrata.dev per Microsoft’s policy for desktop apps).

After install, open a terminal and run:

memstrata init

Option B — Signed MSIX / MSI installer

Download the MSIX or .exe installer from the downloads page or the releases page.
Double-click it. The package is signed — no SmartScreen warning.
Accept the license. MemStrata installs to %LocalAppData%\MemStrata\.
Open a new terminal and run memstrata init.

Option C — pipx

pip install --user pipx
pipx install memstrata-pro
memstrata init

Verify the install

memstrata status

Expected output:

MemStrata v5.2.x
MCP server:  stopped (run 'memstrata serve' to start)
Database:    C:\Users\<you>\memstrata\index.db
License:     Pro (60-day trial active)

Auto-start with Windows

To start the MemStrata harness automatically on login, run:

memstrata install-service

This creates a Windows Startup entry (not a system service — it runs as your user).

Uninstall

Via MSI: Settings → Apps → MemStrata → Uninstall.

Via pipx: pipx uninstall memstrata-pro

Your local data (%USERPROFILE%\memstrata\) is not removed automatically. Delete it manually if you want a clean slate.