What is the key difference between Memkin and ApeRAG?

Memkin belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while ApeRAG belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Memkin or ApeRAG 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 Memkin and ApeRAG free or paid?

Memkin operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). ApeRAG operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memkin lists 6 tools with 3 views and 5 GitHub stars. ApeRAG lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1,291 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memkin and ApeRAG 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 Memkin or ApeRAG 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 Memkin and ApeRAG free to use, or do they require API keys?

Memkin is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . ApeRAG operates under a Free / Open Source model with API Key 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 Memkin and ApeRAG at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both andrelyl-memkin and apecloud-aperag 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, Memkin has a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars. ApeRAG holds a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 1,291 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Memkin vs ApeRAG

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memkin and ApeRAG 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

Memkin

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

ApeRAG

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Memkin if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose ApeRAG if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Memkin 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: OPENAI_API_KEY, OLLAMA_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Incremental and historical data collection from 7 Feishu sources, AI session data ingestion from Claude Code, Codex, Hermes/OpenClaw, Private local knowledge graph with entity linking and identity merging.

Explore Memkin Details

Choose ApeRAG when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: APERAG_API_KEY, DOCRAY_HOST.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Memkin AndreLYL Knowledge & Memory	ApeRAG apecloud Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Local-first personal memory for AI agents. Ingests Feishu/Lark chats and Claude Code / Codex sessions, distills them into a private entity knowledge graph (people, projects, decisions, tasks), and serves it to any agent over MCP — read and write. npx memkin	Production-ready RAG platform combining Graph RAG, vector search, and full-text search. Best choice for building your own Knowledge Graph and for Context Engineering
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memkin Tools (6)

Incremental and historical data collection from 7 Feishu sources

AI session data ingestion from Claude Code, Codex, Hermes/OpenClaw

Private local knowledge graph with entity linking and identity merging

Hybrid retrieval combining full-text search and vector similarity

Privacy-preserving data handling with reversible and irreversible redaction

MCP server supporting stdio and Streamable HTTP transport

ApeRAG Tools (6)

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).

Memkin Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "andrelyl-memkin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "memkin"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OLLAMA_API_KEY": "YOUR_OLLAMA_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

ApeRAG Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apecloud-aperag": {
      "url": "https://archestra.ai/mcp-catalog/api/badge/quality/apecloud/ApeRAG)](https://archestra.ai/mcp-catalog/apecloud__aperag"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Memkin is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ApeRAG belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Memkin when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and ApeRAG when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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