Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Memora vs Obsidian MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Memora and Obsidian MCP 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
Memora
Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio
Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Obsidian MCP
Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio
Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Memora if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Obsidian MCP 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 Memora when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
- You have access to required keys:
MEMORA_DB_PATH, MEMORA_STORAGE_URI, CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKEN, AWS_PROFILE, AWS_ENDPOINT_URL, MEMORA_CLOUD_ENCRYPT, MEMORA_ALLOW_ANY_TAG, MEMORA_GRAPH_PORT. - Primary tools included: Persistent storage with SQLite or cloud sync (S3, R2, D1), Hierarchical memory organization with sections and subsections, Semantic search using TF-IDF, sentence-transformers, and OpenAI embeddings.
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Choose Obsidian MCP 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Memora Tools (6)
Persistent storage with SQLite or cloud sync (S3, R2, D1)
Hierarchical memory organization with sections and subsections
Semantic search using TF-IDF, sentence-transformers, and OpenAI embeddings
Knowledge graph visualization with Mermaid and live graph server
Memory linking with typed edges and AI-powered deduplication
RAG-powered chat interface for memory querying and updates
Obsidian MCP Tools (12)
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).
Memora Configuration
Obsidian MCP Configuration