Unable to reach memory service when using OpenJarvis desktop app (Quickstart script works manually)
Author: ajzozakiewiczCreated Sep 13, 2026Updated Sep 16, 2026
Description
I am experiencing an issue where the memory service fails to initialize within the OpenJarvis desktop application, resulting in the error message: "Unable to reach memory service". However, when I manually run the quickstart.sh script in a terminal, the services start correctly and the system functions as expected.
Environment Details: OS: macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 OpenJarvis Desktop: v2.8
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Jarvis Desktop
- Go to Settings --> Memory
- Memory Status: "Unable to reach memory service"
Expected Behavior
Memory Status: "Connected"
Actual Behavior
Memory Status: "Unable to reach memory service"
Operating System
macOS
Python Version
3.13
Hardware
Apple Silicon
Engine
Ollama
Logs / Traceback
Source: open-jarvis/OpenJarvis