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

  1. Open Jarvis Desktop
  2. Go to Settings --> Memory
  3. 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

bash