What is the key difference between 1password and Shodh Memory?

1password belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Shodh Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install 1password or Shodh Memory in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are 1password and Shodh Memory free or paid?

1password operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shodh Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

1password lists 15 tools with 1 views and 20 GitHub stars. Shodh Memory lists 38 tools with 4 views and 289 GitHub stars.

Can I use both 1password and Shodh Memory together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

1password vs Shodh Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the 1password and Shodh Memory MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

1password

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shodh Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 69/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose 1password if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Shodh Memory if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose 1password when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: vault_list, item_lookup, item_list.

Explore 1password Details

Choose Shodh Memory when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: remember, recall, recall_by_tags.

Explore Shodh Memory Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	1password Knowledge & Memory	Shodh Memory varun29ankuS Knowledge & Memory
Summary	MCP server for 1Password service accounts	Cognitive memory for AI agents with Hebbian learning, 3-tier architecture, and knowledge graphs. Single 15MB binary, runs offline on edge devices.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

1password Tools (15)

vault_list

List vaults the service account can access (id, name, description, type).

item_lookup

Search a vault by title substring; optional `limit` (max 200).

item_list

List every item in a vault (id, title, category, tags, `updatedAt`) — never secrets.

item_get

Full item: title, category, tags, notes, fields. Concealed values stay hidden unless `reveal: true`. Accepts `op://…` **or** `vaultId` + `itemId`.

password_read

Read one field (default `password`) via `op://…` or ids. **Metadata-only unless `reveal: true`.** Prefer `op_run` to *use* a secret.

op_check_ref

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

1password Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1password": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@takescake/1password-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shodh Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "varun29ankus-shodh-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shodh/memory-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

1password is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shodh Memory belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select 1password when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Shodh Memory when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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