What is the key difference between Agent Memory and Context Cloud?

Agent Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Context Cloud belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agent Memory or Context Cloud 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 Agent Memory and Context Cloud free or paid?

Agent Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Context Cloud operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Memory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Context Cloud lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agent Memory and Context Cloud 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.

How do I install Agent Memory or Context Cloud in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Agent Memory and Context Cloud free to use, or do they require API keys?

Agent Memory is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Context Cloud operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Agent Memory and Context Cloud at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agent-memory-2 and context-cloud as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Agent Memory has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Context Cloud holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agent Memory vs Context Cloud

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agent Memory and Context Cloud 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

Agent Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Context Cloud

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agent Memory if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Context Cloud 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 Agent 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).

Explore Agent Memory Details

Choose Context Cloud 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).

Explore Context Cloud Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Agent Memory Knowledge & Memory	C Context Cloud Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent, agent-owned memory with encrypted storage and shared knowledge commons.	Persistent AI memory with shared team workspaces, typed knowledge chunks, and cross-tool support.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Memory Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Context Cloud Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Agent Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-memory-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agent-memory-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Context Cloud Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context-cloud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "context-cloud"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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