MCP Server vs AgentRecall

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and AgentRecall 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server 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: search_registry, get_file, list_categories.

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Choose AgentRecall 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: Persistent cross-session memory, Structured corrections ledger, Contextual memory retrieval.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server AgentBase1 Knowledge & Memory	AgentRecall Goldentrii Knowledge & Memory
Summary	AgentBase: open registry of agent instruction files for AI agents. Search and retrieve system prompts, skills, workflows, domain packs, and safety filters via MCP tools. 44 files, CC0-licensed, free.	Persistent, compounding memory for AI agents across sessions. Uses the Intelligent Distance Protocol to surface the most contextually relevant past memories. Five tools: sessionstart, remember, recall, check, sessionend. npx agent-recall-mcp
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentbase1-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@agentbase1/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goldentrii-agentrecall": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agent-recall-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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