What is the key difference between Archivist AI and Mnemo?

Archivist AI belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Mnemo belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Archivist AI or Mnemo 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 Archivist AI and Mnemo free or paid?

Archivist AI operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mnemo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Archivist AI lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mnemo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Archivist AI and Mnemo 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 Archivist AI or Mnemo 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 Archivist AI and Mnemo free to use, or do they require API keys?

Archivist AI is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mnemo 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 Archivist AI and Mnemo at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both archivist-ai and mnemo-2 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, Archivist AI has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mnemo holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Archivist AI vs Mnemo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Archivist AI and Mnemo 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

Archivist AI

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Mnemo

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Archivist AI if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Mnemo 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 Archivist AI 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 Archivist AI Details

Choose Mnemo 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 Mnemo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Archivist AI Knowledge & Memory	M Mnemo Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Official remote MCP server for Archivist AI TTRPG campaign memory: characters, sessions, and more.	Self-correcting agent memory + MCP server: recall, supersede/revert/review corrections, erasure.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Archivist AI Tools (0)

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

Mnemo 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).

Archivist AI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "archivist-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "archivist-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mnemo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mnemo-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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