What is the key difference between Memex and Shodh Memory?

Memex belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Shodh Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Memex or Shodh Memory 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 Memex and Shodh Memory free or paid?

Memex operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shodh Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memex lists 6 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shodh Memory lists 6 tools with 1 views and 244 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memex and Shodh Memory 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 Memex or Shodh Memory 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 Memex and Shodh Memory free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ayushagrawal288-memex and varun29ankus-shodh-memory 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, Memex has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Shodh Memory holds a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 244 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Memex vs Shodh Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memex and Shodh Memory 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

Memex

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shodh Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Memex if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Shodh Memory 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 Memex 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).
You have access to required keys: DB_MAX_POOL_SIZE.
Primary tools included: Semantic vector search with recency decay re-ranking, Local ONNX embedding model (BAAI/bge-small-en-v1.5) for zero API cost, PostgreSQL 16 with pgvector and ivfflat index for efficient vector queries.

Explore Memex Details

Choose Shodh Memory when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SHODH_API_KEY, SHODH_CONFIG_PATH, SHODH_DATA_DIR.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Memex ayushagrawal288 Knowledge & Memory	Shodh Memory varun29ankuS Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Production-grade persistent memory service for AI agents. Semantic search with recency decay (configurable α blend), local ONNX embeddings (zero API cost), background memory summarisation, and Prometheus/Grafana observability. docker compose up — no cloud dependencies.	Cognitive memory for AI agents with Hebbian learning, 3-tier architecture, and knowledge graphs. Single 15MB binary, runs offline on edge devices.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memex Tools (6)

Semantic vector search with recency decay re-ranking

Local ONNX embedding model (BAAI/bge-small-en-v1.5) for zero API cost

PostgreSQL 16 with pgvector and ivfflat index for efficient vector queries

Configurable recency decay blending factor (alpha) per request

Background memory summarization and Prometheus/Grafana observability

Docker Compose deployment with no external cloud dependencies

Shodh Memory 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).

Memex Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ayushagrawal288-memex": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ayushagrawal288-memex"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DB_MAX_POOL_SIZE": "YOUR_DB_MAX_POOL_SIZE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shodh Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "varun29ankus-shodh-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shodh/memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODH_API_KEY": "YOUR_SHODH_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SHODH_CONFIG_PATH": "YOUR_SHODH_CONFIG_PATH_HERE",
        "SHODH_DATA_DIR": "YOUR_SHODH_DATA_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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